Websites - ENG 060 - Poverty, Wealth, and Work in the United States - Spring 2025

About Websites

Remember that anyone can post anything at all on the Web, from outright lies to informed opinion to accurate, thoroughly researched information. Therefore you must always evaluate a website before you rely on it for your research or personal use.

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Recommended Websites

The use of websites is optional for your assignment. Even if you do not use a website for your ENG 060 research project, exploring information from the recommended websites below may provide ideas for research topics and deepen understanding of issues.

The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. It overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices.
Hudson Institute
Think tank and research center dedicated to nonpartisan analysis of US and international economic, security, and political issues.
Institute for Research on Poverty
From the website: "IRP is a center for interdisciplinary research into the causes and consequences of poverty and social inequality in the United States. It is based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As one of three Area Poverty Research Centers sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it has a particular interest in poverty and family welfare in the Midwest."
Living Wage Calculator, MIT
Families and individuals working in low-wage jobs make insufficient income to meet minimum standards given the local cost of living. We developed a living wage calculator to estimate the cost of living in your community or region based on typical expenses. The tool helps individuals, communities, and employers determine a local wage rate that allows residents to meet minimum standards of living.
National Center for Children in Poverty
From the website: "The National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP) is one of the nation’s leading public policy center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and well-being of America’s low-income families and children. NCCP uses research to inform policy and practice with the goal of ensuring positive outcomes for the next generation. We promote family-oriented solutions at the state and national levels."
National Low Income Housing Coalition
The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes.
National Study of the Changing Workforce
The National Study of the Changing Workforce (NSCW), originally conducted by Families and Work Institute (FWI) and now a project of SHRM, is a major study of the U.S. workforce that takes a comprehensive look at employees’ lives both on and off the job. Conducted every five to six years, the NSCW is the only ongoing, nationally representative survey of a large sample of U.S. workers and has tracked emerging trends.
Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2020)
Provides poverty thresholds from the U.S. Census Bureau and links to organizations conducting research on poverty.
Poverty Solutions
From the website: "Poverty Solutions leverages the assets of the university to provide insights on preventing and alleviating poverty. This work can affect the lives of millions of Americans through partnerships with community groups and policy makers to test the most promising solutions possible."
RESULTS: The Power to End Poverty
From the website: "Our mission is to create the public and political will to end poverty by empowering individuals to exercise their personal and political power for change. We combine the voices of our passionate grassroots activists with strategic grass-tops efforts to leverage millions of dollars for programs and improved policies that give low-income people the health, education, and opportunity they need to thrive." Take a look at the "Issues" area on this website.
U.S. Census Bureau: Poverty
The Census Bureau reports poverty data from several major household surveys and programs. The Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) to the Current Population Survey (CPS) is the source of official national poverty estimates. The American Community Survey (ACS) provides single and multi-year estimates for smaller areas. The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) provides longitudinal estimates. The Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program provides model-based poverty estimates for counties and school districts.
University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research
From the website: "The Center’s research mission is a multidisciplinary approach to the causes, consequences, and correlates of poverty and inequality in the United States, with a special emphasis on the residents of the South."