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Title: Wisconsin Poverty Report: Methodology and Results for 2008

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Publication Year: 2010

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Abstract: This paper describes efforts to develop a more accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date measure of poverty in Wisconsin. The new measure targets areas of greatest need and reflects the effects of state and federal anti-poverty policies and programs. Based on input from state and national experts, the Wisconsin model uses American Community Survey data from IPUMS-USA to measure the level, depth, and trends in poverty. The model also captures the poverty reduction effects of such programs as SNAP (food stamps) and refundable tax credits, while considering the impact of out of pocket health care costs and work related expenses including child care, which reduce income available for families to meet basic needs.

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Authors: Thornton, Katherin; Isaacs, Julia; Marks, Joanna; Smeeding, Timothy

Publisher: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Poverty and Welfare

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