The Great Recession - Was it Good for You?

David Leonhardt of the New York Times has an interesting piece that highlights the fact that the impact of the recession was not evenly distributed. 

"For Those With Jobs, a Recession With Benefits" by David Leonhardt (New York Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/11/business/economy/11leonhardt.html

Geography of the Recession: 

Geography of a Recession

Geography of a Recession

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/03/03/us/20090303_LEONHARDT.html

Businessweek looks at the labor market for young workers:

http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/aug2010/pi20100810_517982.htm