In determining the poverty level, the Census Bureau counts cash transfers, but not in-kind transfers, thereby understating the actual amount of antipoverty transfers made.

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The Census Bureau only counts cash transfers in determining the poverty level, therefore they do not include in-kind transfers such as food stamps or housing assistance. This leads to an understating of the actual amount of antipoverty transfers made.

In Determining the Poverty Level, the Census Bureau Counts Cash