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... The design of SIPP may change if the survey is made the source of official poverty statistics, as recommended by a National Research Council panel. The SIPP core questionnaire covers demographic characteristics; work experience, earnings, program participation, and transfer income by month for the 4 months preceding the interview; and asset income for the 4-month period.
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  • program participation
  • topical modules
  • cash assistance
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  • welfare program
  • social welfare
  • demographic characteristics

  • asset income
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