Poverty in US

Half of American kids live near poverty line: Report

The report by researchers from the National Centre for Children in Poverty (NCCP) at Columbia University illustrates the severity of economic instability and poverty conditions faced by more than 31 million children throughout the US.

Mar 03, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

US should hike minimum wage to fight poverty: IMF

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged the US to boost incomes for the poor, including raising the minimum wage, saying that would help sustain the country`s rebound from the Great Recession.

Aug 29, 2014, 10:29 AM IST