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Poverty Measurement Studies and Alternative Measures -
Measuring Poverty: A New Approach - Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Contents
Preface
Summary and Recommendations
Chapters
Chapter 1. Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2. Poverty Thresholds
Chapter 3. Adjusting Poverty Thresholds
Chapter 4. Defining Resources
Chapter 5. Effects of the Proposed Poverty Measure
Chapter 6. Other Issues in Measuring Poverty
Chapter 7. Use of the Poverty Measure in Government Assistance Progams
Chapter 8. The Poverty Measure and AFDC
Appendices
Appendix A. Dissent
Appendix B. Data Sources for Measuring Poverty
Appendix C. The Interdependence of Time and Money
Appendix D. Assistance Programs for People with Low Incomes
References and Bibliography
Biographical Sketches of Panel Members and Staff
Index
Go to Poverty Statistics
Contact the Demographic Call Center Staff at 301-763-2422 or 1-866-758-1060 (toll free) or visit
ask.census.gov for further information on Poverty Measurement Research Data.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division
