Introduction
The rise of labor productivity
The expanding social safety net
Supply and demand : labor market consequences of safety net expansions
Means-tested subsidies and economic dynamics since 2007
Cross-sectional patterns of employment and hours changes
Keynesian and other models of safety net stimulus
Recession-era effects of factor supply and demand : evidence from the seasonal cycle, the construction market, and minimum wage hikes
Incentives and compliance under the federal mortgage modification guidelines
Uncertainty, redistribution, and the labor market
Conclusions.