MSNBC’s Morning Joe: Economic Health of Detroit

We discuss the economic health of Detroit since the auto bailout with charts that show the positive outcome: between December 2009 and December 2011, unemployment has dropped nearly 5% in Detroit. Additionally, employment in the auto sector has increased, and companies like GM are once again turning a profit. To see the charts, please click here.

On February 7th’s Morning Joe, we discuss the improving economic health of Detroit and the auto industry since the auto bailout in 2009, as evidenced by the decreasing unemployment rates and the increasing profits for companies such as GM and Chrysler. See the charts below, and click here for the video explaining the charts.

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