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Understanding differences in regional poverty rates


Abstract: An examination of the huge variation in U.S. regional poverty rates, showing that although demographic, policy, and cost-of-living factors all play a role, economic differences are key.

Keywords: Income; Regional economics;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Part of Series: Economic Commentary

Publication Date: 1994

Issue: Nov

Order Number: 2