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Poverty

Poverty . Poverty . 14% of the population live in poverty Poverty Line (threshold): the official measure of poverty; calculated to include those incomes that are less than three times a low cost food budget.

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Poverty

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  1. Poverty

  2. Poverty • 14% of the population live in poverty • Poverty Line (threshold): the official measure of poverty; calculated to include those incomes that are less than three times a low cost food budget. • Yearly the government computes a low cost food budget and multiplies it by 3. Less than amount are considered poor. • The government does not look at cost of child care and is the same across the nation. • Single person • 2009: $10,830 • 2011: $10,890 • 2012: $11,170 • Living Wage: poverty line for a family of four • 2009: $22,050 • 2011: $22,350 • 2012: $23,058 • Add – 3,820 for each additional child • http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryus2012/2012/10/201210343152481862.html

  3. Supplemental Measure • The Census Bureau, in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, developeda new measure that will allow for an improved understanding of the economic well-being of American families and how federal policies affect those living in poverty. • The SPM estimates the cost of food, clothing, shelter and utilities, then adds a further 20% for other expenses. • It adjusted for the cost of living in different regions and for whether a family owns or rents its home. • To assess a household's ability to pay for basic expenses, the SPM counts cash income as well as food stamps, tax credits and other government support, minus tax payments, work expenses and out-of-pocket medical costs. • The new indicator will provide a better understanding of America's poor, by measuring both the needs of families and the effect of government help.

  4. Could you survive poverty? True or False: Keep track of your answers! 1. I know which churches and sections of town have the best rummage sales. 2. I know which rummage sales have “bag sales” and when. 3. I know which grocery stores’ garbage bins can be accessed for thrown-away food. 4. I know how to physically fight and defend myself physically. 5. I know how to keep my clothes from being stolen at the Laundromat. 6. I know what problems to look for in a used car. 7. I know how to live without a checking account. 8. I know how to live without electricity and a phone.

  5. Could you survive in poverty 9. I know how to use a knife as scissors. 10. I can entertain a group of friends with my personality and my stories. 11. I know what to do when I don’t have money to pay the bills. 12. I know how to move in a half day. 13. I know how to get and use food stamps or an electronic card for benefits. 14. I know where the free medical clinics are. 15. I am very good at trading and bartering. 16. I can get by without a car.

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