Tag: interagency_technical_working_group
-
Census Bureau Highlights Evolution and Differences in Poverty Measures
The U.S. Census Bureau uses two poverty measures. The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) offers a more comprehensive view, including noncash benefits and expenses, and has seen recent methodological improvements to better reflect economic well-being.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues U.S. Census BureauSupplemental Poverty MeasureOfficial Poverty MeasurePoverty statisticsEconomic well-beingInteragency technical working group