Research Report Workshop on State Poverty Measurement Using the American Community Survey
David Betson, Linda Giannarelli, Sheila R. Zedlewski
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This workshop discussed issues surrounding the potential development of a Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) at the state level using the American Community Survey (ACS).Academics and researchers from around the country participated, including experts that have implemented the SPM for eight different areas. The discussion summarized recent experiences and challenges in implementing the SPM on the ACS and geographic adjustments to the poverty thresholds. The summary highlights the key issues and ideas for next steps.

Research and Evidence Tax and Income Supports Technology and Data Family and Financial Well-Being Upward Mobility
Expertise Upward Mobility and Inequality Families Social Safety Net Microsimulation Modeling Early Childhood
Tags Economic well-being Income and wealth distribution Children and youth ATTIS Microsimulation Model