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Poverty Socioeconomic Distress in the North Central Region: Assessing Trends  Linda Lobao, Mark D. Partridge, and Michael Betz, The Ohio State University and Richard Goe, Kansas State University North Central Regional Center for Rural Development April 11, 2013 Overview Introduction What are the historical patterns of poverty across the U.S? What are the national trends of poverty and other distress in the 21st Century? The North Central Region in the Great Recession decade: which places fared better, which worse? Challenges for the North Central Region and implications for policy Introduction Indicators of Populations’ Well-being “Objective indicators” (measures collected from government, census-type sources). Well-known, extensive data over the long-term collected, provides ability to track populations’ well-being. Used by numerous government agencies and to allocate funds (e.g. Appalachian Regional Commission Distress Index) Key indicators: poverty, unemployment, household income Introduction Indicators of Populations’ Well-being “Subjective indicators” extensive literature on various types of measures, an example --“perceived” socioeconomic wellbeing, progress in standard of living over time Introduction The importance of “objective” indicators for public policy, scholarly research, and ability to track trends make such indicators essential. We focus on three sets of measures with well-recognized importance and a long-history of use--poverty, unemployment, household income Introduction Our focus today– a descriptive study of change: Document patterns and trends over time for poverty, unemployment, household income. Mapping the nation– and the 12 North Central states –using county-level data. Exploring “reasons” why some counties fared better than others over the past decade. Based on analyses—challenges and potential policy directions for the North Central Region. Historical Patterns of Poverty The historical north-south divide-- poverty