Family Economics Review, Volumes 6-7Consumer and Food Economics Institute, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture., 1993 |
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... black - market prices and hidden price increases resulting from deterioration in quality that may necessitate the purchase of increased quantity . The official figures may look low to some people because they do not measure the increase ...
... black - market prices and hidden price increases resulting from deterioration in quality that may necessitate the purchase of increased quantity . The official figures may look low to some people because they do not measure the increase ...
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... Blacks represented 15 percent of all family groups with children in 1988 , they accounted for 35 percent of all female - headed households . In 1988 , single women headed 56 percent of all Black family groups with children under age 18 ...
... Blacks represented 15 percent of all family groups with children in 1988 , they accounted for 35 percent of all female - headed households . In 1988 , single women headed 56 percent of all Black family groups with children under age 18 ...
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... Black , 79 percent had completed high school , 10 percent had completed college , and 74 percent were employed . The two - parent households in this study had a household size of 4.05 members , a monthly income of $ 3,415 , and at ...
... Black , 79 percent had completed high school , 10 percent had completed college , and 74 percent were employed . The two - parent households in this study had a household size of 4.05 members , a monthly income of $ 3,415 , and at ...
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... blacks . • Those age 65 and over had substan- tially higher household liquid assets . than younger people , except in ... black householders . • There were few differences in percentages of blacks and whites who reported being in poor ...
... blacks . • Those age 65 and over had substan- tially higher household liquid assets . than younger people , except in ... black householders . • There were few differences in percentages of blacks and whites who reported being in poor ...
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... Black Sex Black Male 8888283 888828 12 12 355464 30 88828 838 220 338883 Characteristic Age categories 26-35 36-44 45-65 years years years 9,127 21,717 19,035 28,329 Percent 87 13 12 70 71 68 Female Education ( years ) 30 29 32 Less ...
... Black Sex Black Male 8888283 888828 12 12 355464 30 88828 838 220 338883 Characteristic Age categories 26-35 36-44 45-65 years years years 9,127 21,717 19,035 28,329 Percent 87 13 12 70 71 68 Female Education ( years ) 30 29 32 Less ...
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Page 24 - The costs given are for individuals in 4-person families. For individuals in other size families, the following adjustments are suggested...
Page 30 - Is based primarily on Information from supplementary questions In the December 1960 monthly survey of the labor force, conducted for the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the Bureau of the Census, through Its Current Population Survey.
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Page 3 - ... (2) a person living alone or sharing a household with others or living as a roomer in a private home or lodging house or in permanent living quarters in a hotel or motel, but who is financially independent; or (3) two or more persons living together who pool their income to make joint expenditure decisions. Financial independence is determined by the three major expense categories: housing, food, and other living expenses.
Page 7 - Btu is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit (F) at or near 39.2 degrees F.
Page 24 - Assumes that food for all meals and snacks is purchased at the store and prepared at home. Estimates for the thrifty food plan were computed from quantities of foods published in Family Economics Review 1984(1).
Page 3 - USDA's Nationwide Food Consumption Survey. USDA updates these survey prices using information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: "CPI Detailed Report," table 3, to estimate the costs for the food plans.
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Page 30 - National Cholesterol Education Program. Report of the Expert Panel on Blood Cholesterol Levels in Children and Adolescents.
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