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Devising New Math to Define Poverty.
- Source :
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New York Times . 10/18/99, Vol. 149 Issue 51679, pA1. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Reports that the United States Census Bureau is revising its definition of what poverty is in the US. Why fixing a poverty line is a subjective endeavor; What are considered to be essential items such as telephone and housing; Effect of a higher income threshold on government spending; Description of Indiana Economic Development Council efforts to provide `basic needs' budgets for families in that state.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03624331
- Volume :
- 149
- Issue :
- 51679
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New York Times
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 2377162