1. The Politics of Economic Recovery
SF 183: Introduction

2. The Politics of Economic Recovery: Hegemonic Power?
Who is to blame for the collapse of the housing market in 2008? Who is bailed out in the aftermath of the collapse?
Group A: Dominant?
Group B: Subordinate?
Federal Government Leaders, Policy Makers, Elite Financial interests (Wall Street).
Average Homeowner (Main Street).
Advocates for an unregulated marketplace/economy.
American Public and Voter.
Which perspective wins in the public mind and in the policy debate?