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INCOME AND EXPENSES OF LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN SMALL AND MID-SIZED CITIES OF THE U.S.

Authors :
Shahjahan, Mirza
Source :
Allied Academies International Conference: Proceedings of the Academy for Economics & Economic Education (AEEE); Oct2008, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p7-9, 3p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article cites a survey that determines the facts concerning the precarious economic existence of the households in the U.S. It found that tax and interest payments on debts constitute obligatory expenses for a family. It also shows that low income households on average have to set aside 20 cents out of each dollar increase in income to meet taxes and interest payments.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21505063
Volume :
11
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Allied Academies International Conference: Proceedings of the Academy for Economics & Economic Education (AEEE)
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
36994936