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Evaluation and Improvements to the Supplemental Poverty Measure

Completed

The intent of the panel is to assist the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to ensure the supplemental poverty measure is fulfilling its mandate to provide information on aggregate levels of economic need that informs public understanding of economic conditions and trends affecting lower-income people. After reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of the measure in its current form, the panel will consider technical modifications to the measure as needed. At the conclusion of the study, the panel will issue a consensus report with conclusions and recommendations.

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