If official U.S. poverty statistics included in-kind transfer payments the:

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Including in-kind transfer payments, such as food stamps and housing assistance, would lower the poverty rate because it would increase the resources available to low-income individuals and families. However, it would not necessarily bring the poverty rate close to zero, as there are still many individuals living in poverty without access to in-kind transfers. The government deficit would also likely not be affected, as the cost of in-kind transfers is already accounted for in the budget. The top 10 percent of income earners would not be impacted by including in-kind transfer payments in poverty statistics.

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