Indicate whether each of the following is used in the calculation of the official poverty measure,the Supplemental Poverty Measure, or both.

Question

(2 points)
clothing costs
utilities costs
housing costs
food costs

Answer 1

Here’s how each of the items is used in the calculation of the official poverty measure and the Supplemental Poverty Measure:

1. Clothing costs: Used in the calculation of the official poverty measure.
2. Utilities costs: Used in the calculation of the Supplemental Poverty Measure.
3. Housing costs: Used in the calculation of the Supplemental Poverty Measure.
4. Food costs: Used in the calculation of both the official poverty measure and the Supplemental Poverty Measure.

So, to summarize:

• Official Poverty Measure: Clothing costs, Food costs
• Supplemental Poverty Measure: Utilities costs, Housing costs, Food costs