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- ELDERLY POVERTY AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME. Nicholas, Joyce; Wiseman, Michael // Social Security Bulletin;2009, Vol. 69 Issue 1, p45
In the United States, poverty is generally assessed on the basis of income, as reported in the Current Population Survey's (CPS's) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC), using an official poverty standard established in the 1960s. The prevalence of receipt of means-tested transfers is...
- Nutritional poverty plagues land of plenty. Hicks, Mike // Indianapolis Business Journal;11/23/2009, Vol. 30 Issue 38, p25A
The author discusses the food expenditure and nutritional poverty in the U.S. He states that in the 1920's, 25 percent of the income of an average American was spent on food and 20 percent of the food consumed was produced at home. He notes that in 2009, food expenditures account for 10 percent...
- Racial/Ethnic Differences in Income Inequality Across US Regions. Hoover, Gary; Yaya, Mehmet // Review of Black Political Economy;Jun2010, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p79
In this study we investigate the differences in income inequality among different racial/ethnic groups in the United States using both personal and household income. We find that income inequality is negatively related to the percentage of males but that the impact is muted for blacks as opposed...
- More Democracy, Less Poverty. PATRIQUIN, LARRY // New Politics;Summer2011, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p79
The article discusses ways to reduce poverty in the U.S. The problems with the welfare state of the U.S. are discussed including limited services for the poor, unequal income distribution, and difficulties with government programs such as Medicaid and Social Security. It is suggested that U.S....
- The poor are still with us. Frykholm, Amy // Christian Century;11/14/2012, Vol. 129 Issue 23, p26
An interview with anti-poverty advocate Peter Edelman is presented. He argues that U.S. government programs are often successful, while the Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) has not replaced cash assistance well. Edelman discusses income inequality and problems that poor unemployed people...
- PART I: THE AMERICAN CONSUMER: Chapter 5: CONSUMER INCOME & WEALTH. Miller, Richard K.; Washington, Kelli // Consumer Behavior;2013, p41
Chapter 5 of the book "Consumer Behavior 2013," 9th edition, by Richard K. Miller and Kelli Washington is presented. It offers information on consumer income and wealth in the U.S. in 2011, according to the Census Bureau. It provides the distribution of income by region and state. The bureau...
- America's obsession with the 'stinking rich'. Poltenson, Norman // Business Journal (Central New York);5/13/2011, Vol. 25 Issue 19, p20
In this article, the author discusses issues concerning income disparity in the U.S.
- Income inequality is major reason for today's economic slump. Krugman, Paul // Southern Illinois Labor Tribune;6/14/2012, Vol. 75 Issue 45, p2
The article presents the author's views regarding income inequality in the U.S. which he states that is the result of economic crisis.
- Ask JUDGE MATHIS. Mathis, Greg // Tennessee Tribune;11/10/2011, Vol. 22 Issue 45, p4A
The article presents the author's perspective on income inequality between rich and poor in the U.S.
