Explaining Relative Incomes of Low-Income Families in U.S. Cities.

Blackley, Paul R.

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ERIC Number: EJ387979

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Publication Date: 1988

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Explaining Relative Incomes of Low-Income Families in U.S. Cities.

Blackley, Paul R.

Social Science Quarterly, v69 n4 p835-52 Dec 1988

Uses an interurban analysis model to assess the position of lower income families. Identifies factors determining the relative incomes of the poor through use of a supply and demand model of aggregate income inequality. Found high school graduation a significant factor in income inequality. Implications for policy are discussed. (KO)

Descriptors: Economic Status, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Benefits, Family Income, Income, Low Income Groups, Poverty, Social Science Research, Urban Areas, Urban Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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