How Poverty is Measured

There are different ways to measure poverty. It can be confusing with different levels of poverty, different ways it is calculated, and the way different programs use different amounts. This longer article explains some of those factors, the pros and cons of the different measures, and has several links for more information. https://www.childtrends.org/publications/knowing-the-strengths-and-limitations-of-poverty-measures-can-help-us-better-understand-poverty https://cms.childtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/povertymeasures_childtrends_may2023.pdf