Publisher: Urban Institute
Author(s): Mills, Gregory; Joe Amick
Published: December 2010
Analyzes the extent of instability in monthly income among low-income families, the risk of facing material hardship due to income volatility, and whether modest liquid assets offers protection from such hardship. Considers policy implications.
Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation
Subject(s): Social Science; Social Science, Workforce/Labor Issues; Human Services