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Title: Is Income Growth in the United States Pro-Poor? A State-Level Analysis

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2015

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Abstract: This study uses the Current Population Survey and a decomposition method proposed by Datt and Ravallion to assess the impacts of income growth and income distribution on poverty across states in the United States. It finds that between 1992 and 2011 growth of income, rather than changes in income distribution, was the major source of poverty reduction across US states. The empirical analysis also shows that there is asymmetrical impact on poverty via both income distribution and income growth during recessions and economic expansions: poor people are hit harder during recessions and benefit less during economic booms.

Url: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/eej.2014.14

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Authors: Tebaldi, Edinaldo; Kim, Jongsung

Periodical (Full): Eastern Economic Journal

Issue: 2

Volume: 41

Pages: 251-272

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Topics: Poverty and Welfare

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