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Regional Spotlight: Making Ends Meet

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  • Adam Scavette

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How does the local cost of living affect a household’s standard of living?

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  • Adam Scavette, 2022. "Regional Spotlight: Making Ends Meet," Economic Insights, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, vol. 7(2), pages 19-25, July.
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