Description:  Commentary: Structural woes in economy creating ‘permanent underclass’

Source:  Marketwatch.com

Date: 10/14/2011

Link:   http://www.marketwatch.com/story/army-of-unemployed-is-now-entrenched-in-us-2011-10-14

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the main points presented in this report.
• Do you agree with the analysis and conclusions?
•  If correct, how will the economy be affected?
• How should financial managers and investors be expected to react?