Tag: poverty_statistics
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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