Poverty in America: trends and explanations
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The decline in poverty rate, despite gross domestic product growth in the United States, is examined. The poverty changes are attributed to the impact of labor market, family structure, immigration and government reforms.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Perspectives
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0895-3309
Year: 2006
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Examining the justification for residential recycling
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The trends in recycling of household garbage in American households over the last two decades are discussed, along with the environmental and economic aspects of such activity.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Perspectives
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0895-3309
Year: 2006
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