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“I think President Barack Obama is going to be treated very, very well by history in terms of his ability to save the economy. And that's certainly true in rural areas. The unemployment rate is substantially reduced, the poverty rate is down, and in large part because of the investments that were…” quote by Tom Vilsack
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“I think President Barack Obama is going to be treated very, very well by history in terms of his ability to save the economy. And that's certainly true in rural areas. The unemployment rate is substantially reduced, the poverty rate is down, and in large part because of the investments that were made during the Recovery Act and thereafter, historic investments.”

Tom Vilsack

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Obama’s policies are credited with improving economic indicators, especially in rural areas.

In simple terms: Obama helped the economy recover.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge policy impacts on growth.

Themes

economics policy rural development

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

policy evaluation

When to use this quote

  • government planning
  • investment analysis
  • community development
  • agricultural support

Key Concepts

public policy macroeconomics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies most helped rural economies?
  • How to sustain growth after recovery?
A Different Perspective

Economic gains may not be evenly distributed.

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