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October, 1986, Vol. 109, No. 10

Spending patterns of older persons
revealed in expenditure survey

Beth Harrison
Economist, Division of Consumer Expenditure, Bureau of Labor Statistics

New estimates point up differences in characteristics, incomes, and expenditures of younger and older populations within the larger group of persons age 65 and over.

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