Carsey Perspective: Is the Poverty Rate 1.1 Percent?

Michael Ettlinger, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Andrew Schaefer, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Abstract

In this perspectives brief, authors Michael Ettlinger and Andrew Schaefer discuss how poverty in the United States is a multifaceted problem with causes as diverse as the 46.7 million people who live in it and solvable only through a suite of solutions.

In our “Carsey Perspectives” series, we present new, innovative ideas and ways of looking at issues affecting our society and the world.