Family Economics Review, Volumes 6-7Consumer and Food Economics Institute, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture., 1993 |
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... plunge us into another depression . Families who plan spending carefully , how- ever , can be the pillars that support a lasting American prosperity . In 1969 , the poverty line for farm families rose 1993 Vol . 6 No. 1 5.
... plunge us into another depression . Families who plan spending carefully , how- ever , can be the pillars that support a lasting American prosperity . In 1969 , the poverty line for farm families rose 1993 Vol . 6 No. 1 5.
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... Poverty " and the develop- ment of the poverty guidelines began in the sixties . In 1969 , the poverty line for farm families rose from 60 percent to 70 percent of that for nonfarm families . The income for determining the poverty line ...
... Poverty " and the develop- ment of the poverty guidelines began in the sixties . In 1969 , the poverty line for farm families rose from 60 percent to 70 percent of that for nonfarm families . The income for determining the poverty line ...
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... poverty after marital dissolution . It would also reduce the burden on the U.S. public welfare system , which has typically substituted welfare payments for child support awards that are either too small or nonexistent . References 1 ...
... poverty after marital dissolution . It would also reduce the burden on the U.S. public welfare system , which has typically substituted welfare payments for child support awards that are either too small or nonexistent . References 1 ...
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... poverty rates , partly as a result of public policy and programs , including Social Security and Medicare . Demographic changes , technology , economic conditions , and consumer preferences have also affected expenditure patterns of ...
... poverty rates , partly as a result of public policy and programs , including Social Security and Medicare . Demographic changes , technology , economic conditions , and consumer preferences have also affected expenditure patterns of ...
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... poverty rates might be expected to be higher than formerly . Yet , poverty has decreased among older Americans . Using the poverty measure developed in the 1960's , the poverty rate for people 65 years or older dropped from 29 percent ...
... poverty rates might be expected to be higher than formerly . Yet , poverty has decreased among older Americans . Using the poverty measure developed in the 1960's , the poverty rate for people 65 years or older dropped from 29 percent ...
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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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