Understanding the persistence of poverty

Peter Rupert () and Mark Schweitzer

Annual Report, 2006, 7-21

Abstract: Millions of U.S. citizens continue to live in poverty within one of the wealthiest and most productive nations in the world. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's 2006 Annual Report reviews some of the reasons for the persistence of poverty in America and suggests that better education and training may be the best defense against poverty.

Keywords: Education - Economic aspects; Poverty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2006
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