The dynamics of poverty in the United States: A review of data, methods, and findings

Stephanie Riegg Cellini, Signe-Mary McKernan and Caroline Ratcliffe
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Stephanie Riegg Cellini: George Washington University, Postal: George Washington University
Caroline Ratcliffe: Urban Institute, Postal: Urban Institute

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2008, vol. 27, issue 3, 577-605

Abstract: This paper reviews the literature on poverty dynamics in the U.S. It surveys the most prevalent data, theories, and methods used to answer three key questions: How likely are people to enter, exit, and reenter poverty? How long do people remain in poverty? And what events are associated with entering and exiting poverty? The paper then analyzes the combined findings of the literature, discussing overarching patterns of poverty dynamics, differences among demographic groups, and how poverty probabilities, duration, and events have changed over time. We conclude with a discussion of the policy implications of these findings and avenues for future research. © 2008 by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management.

Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1002/pam.20337

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