New for Poverty Studies

U.S. Federal Reserve Board.
Available online.
The Federal Reserve Board's Survey of Consumer Finances for 2007 provides insights into changes in family income and net worth since the 2004 survey. The survey shows that, over the 2004-07 period, the median value of real (inflation-adjusted) family income before taxes was little changed, while mean income climbed 8.5 percent. Unlike family income over this period, both median and mean net worth increased; the median rose 17.7 percent, and the mean rose 13.0 percent. This article reviews these and other changes in the financial condition of U.S. families, including developments in assets, liabilities, and debt payments."
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Brookings Institution.
Available online.
"The report details the need for new global policies that address the interrelated nature of climate change and global poverty issues... Key report topics include: conserving tropical forests, green growth, boosting agriculture, bolstering health, disaster preparedness, financing solutions, public advocacy, and achieving scale and sustainability."
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