Family Economics Review, Volumes 6-7Consumer and Food Economics Institute, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture., 1993 |
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... major concern . During World War II , officials in the Federal Government decided which commodities were needed by the military for the war effort . Factories converted from manufacturing items for civilian consumption to those that ...
... major concern . During World War II , officials in the Federal Government decided which commodities were needed by the military for the war effort . Factories converted from manufacturing items for civilian consumption to those that ...
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... major consumer appliances . Although first researched in the mid- 1960's , the Cost of Raising a Child evolved into a long - range project . It became one of the most widely used products associated with the Family Economics Research ...
... major consumer appliances . Although first researched in the mid- 1960's , the Cost of Raising a Child evolved into a long - range project . It became one of the most widely used products associated with the Family Economics Research ...
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... major commodities such as housing , transportation , food , and education provided information on the economic environment in which American families make decisions . FER has reported updated child cost estimates annually for the last ...
... major commodities such as housing , transportation , food , and education provided information on the economic environment in which American families make decisions . FER has reported updated child cost estimates annually for the last ...
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... major socioeconomic characteristics . Between 1900 and 1980 , the CE was conducted about once every decade ; after 1980 , the CE was conducted annually . The 1990 CE was the latest CE available at the time this report was written , and ...
... major socioeconomic characteristics . Between 1900 and 1980 , the CE was conducted about once every decade ; after 1980 , the CE was conducted annually . The 1990 CE was the latest CE available at the time this report was written , and ...
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... Major Historical Developments of Aging Policy Amendments to assist States. Sources : U.S. Department of Labor , Bureau of Labor Statistics ( 31,32,36 ) . 28 % 1950 10 % 8 % 6 % 30 % 30 % 18 % 14 % 1972-73 6 % 8 % Food Housing ...
... Major Historical Developments of Aging Policy Amendments to assist States. Sources : U.S. Department of Labor , Bureau of Labor Statistics ( 31,32,36 ) . 28 % 1950 10 % 8 % 6 % 30 % 30 % 18 % 14 % 1972-73 6 % 8 % Food Housing ...
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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.
Page 26 - Q] (Company or Personal Name) (Please type or print) (Additional address/attention line) (Street address) (City, State. ZIP Code) (Daytime phone including area code) (Purchase Order No.) YES NO May we make your name/address available to other mailers?
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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