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Restructuring of the U.S. Auto Industry in the 2008-2009 Recession

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  • James M. Rubenstein

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After many years of declining fortunes, the Detroit Three carmakers were at risk of closure and liquidation during the severe recession of 2008-2009. Efforts by the Bush and Obama administrations to support the carmakers culminated in a government-managed reorganization of Chrysler and General Motors during 2009. As a result of the restructuring, the two carmakers emerged from bankruptcy protection with lower labor costs, higher capacity utilization, and a more concentrated geographic distribution of assembly plants.

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  • Thomas Klier & James M. Rubenstein, 2013. "Restructuring of the U.S. Auto Industry in the 2008-2009 Recession," Economic Development Quarterly, , vol. 27(2), pages 144-159, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ecdequ:v:27:y:2013:i:2:p:144-159
    DOI: 10.1177/0891242413481243
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