The impact of rising energy prices on the poor over time in the United States.
Description:
Policy makers and households are concerned about the impact of rising energy prices on low-income households. In a trend starting in the 1970s, low-income households are spending an increasingly disproportionate share of their income on home energy. The burden on a household imposed by energy prices can be analyzed through four factors: energy price, energy consumption, income level, and level of assistance provided to help with the costs of energy. The combination of these factors indicates th…
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Date:
August 2002
Creator:
Long, Pei-Ling Amy
Partner:
UNT Libraries