ECON: MICRO4 (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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Author: William A. McEachern
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Chapter 18, Problem 2.6PA
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The method for the official poverty level as calculated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the government assistance programs that the Census Bureau considers or ignores when calculating household income
Concept Introduction:
Official Poverty Level – It is an economic measure to find out whether the family or individual with certain income level qualifies for government assistance.
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