American Incomes: Demographics of Who Has Money (American Money Series)

The United States is experiencing the worst economic downturn in a generation. Incomes are falling, poverty is rising, and net worth has declined. As the country adjusts to the new economic reality, it is vital to stay on top of these socioeconomic trends. The seventh edition of American Incomes (the first edition of which was selected as a Best Reference Source by Library Journal) is your map to the changing consumer landscape.American Incomes has the facts you need to stay competitive in an unpredictable economy. It is a one-stop resource for understanding the economic status of Americans--how the incomes of men and women are changing, which households have money left over after paying for the necessities (valuable discretionary income figures calculated just for this book), who is wealthy, and who is poor.These accurate and reliable statistics on Americans' demographics and financial trends can be all yours without the drudgery of having to comb through hundreds of pages of online government spreadsheets.