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The intent of the panel is to assist the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to ensure the supplemental poverty measure is fulfilling its mandate to provide information on aggregate levels of economic need that informs public understanding of economic conditions and trends affecting lower-income people. After reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of the measure in its current form, the panel will consider technical modifications to the measure as needed. At the conclusion of the study, the panel will issue a consensus report with conclusions and recommendations.
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An Updated Measure of Poverty: (Re)Drawing the Line
Consensus Study Report
·2023
An accurate measure of poverty is necessary to fully understand how the economy is performing across all segments of the population and to assess the effects of government policies on communities and families. In addition, poverty statistics are essential in determining the size and composition of...
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