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Regional Spotlight: Poverty in Philadelphia, and Beyond

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The focus on poverty within the city of Philadelphia misses the bigger picture—and the state’s role.

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  • Paul R. Flora, 2021. "Regional Spotlight: Poverty in Philadelphia, and Beyond," Regional Spotlight, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, vol. 6(4), pages 16-22, December.
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