Using the Market Basket Measure to Discuss Income Inequality from the Perspective of Basic Needs

Dufour, Mathieu; Labrie, Vivian; Tremblay-Pepin, Simon

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“…Our assumption is that factors affecting the ability of society to adapt to natural extremes include (i) income levels, as higher levels enhance individuals' capacity to adapt to challenging natural surroundings by affording them greater personal resources; (ii) the level of education; (iii) the proportion of people with a bachelor's degree or higher; and (iv) the proportion of people of working age. A literature review shows that the Market Basket indicator, which measures the consumer price index and purchasing power, plays a pivotal role in gauging actual income levels since it shows the real income [77,78]. This indicator likely exhibits significant regional variations within Alaska.…”

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Extremely Cold Climate and Social Vulnerability in Alaska: Problems and Prospects

Grigorieva,

Walsh,

Alexeev

2024

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Cold exposure remains a significant public health concern, particularly in the Arctic regions prone to extremely cold weather. While the physical health impacts of cold exposure are well documented, understanding the social vulnerability aspects is crucial for effective mitigation and policy development. This study investigates the multifaceted dimensions of social vulnerability in the face of cold temperatures across various communities in Alaska. Alaska, renowned for its extreme cold temperatures and harsh environmental conditions, poses unique challenges to its residents, particularly in the context of social vulnerability. Drawing on a combination of quantitative data analysis and qualitative insights, we examine the factors contributing to social vulnerability, including demographic, economic, geographic, and infrastructural elements, in terms of the Extremely Cold Social Vulnerability Index, for seven Public Health Regions in Alaska. The Universal Thermal Climate Index in two very cold categories (<−27 °C) was used to identify cold exposure. Factors such as income, housing quality, health status, and resilience of the population play crucial roles in determining an individual or community’s sensitivity to, and ability to cope with, cold temperatures. Our analysis reveals that social vulnerability in Alaska is not uniform but varies significantly among regions. The research findings highlight the importance of considering factors of both sensitivity and adaptivity in understanding and addressing social vulnerability, thereby informing the development of targeted strategies and policies to enhance the resilience of Alaskan communities. As cold temperatures are projected to continue to challenge the region, addressing social vulnerability is essential for ensuring the well-being and safety of Alaska’s diverse populations.

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Extremely Cold Climate and Social Vulnerability in Alaska: Problems and Prospects

Grigorieva,

Walsh,

Alexeev

2024

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Disability Considerations for Measuring Poverty in Canada Using the Market Basket Measure

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Persons with disability (PWD) in Canada experience disproportionately high poverty rates. Poverty measures are often used to benchmark income assistance levels and social policies across Canada. The Market Basket Measure (MBM) is the official poverty measure in Canada that accounts for differences in family composition and geography. It does not, however, account for cost-incurring factors like disabilities, despite the evidence of differences in daily living costs. PWD experiencing poverty have additional needs to reduce barriers to full participation in society that can translate to higher basic costs for daily living. Given that poverty measures like the MBM may assess eligibility for income support or eligibility for public housing, these measures need to reflect how the cost of living differs for PWD. To critically analyze disability-specific considerations for the Canadian poverty line, we assess the MBM within the context of persons with disabilities. To identify differences in consumption patterns and family composition for PWD, a population based cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability. Analysis assessed for bias within the MBM based on the basket contents, family composition and disability severity. PWD experience two times higher poverty rates, worse housing outcomes and incur higher and additional expenses for basic needs of daily living than persons without disability. The MBM underestimates the true poverty rate for persons with disabilities as it does not account for all their additional costs and does not represent their average family composition.

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Using the Market Basket Measure to Discuss Income Inequality from the Perspective of Basic Needs

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Extremely Cold Climate and Social Vulnerability in Alaska: Problems and Prospects

Extremely Cold Climate and Social Vulnerability in Alaska: Problems and Prospects

Disability Considerations for Measuring Poverty in Canada Using the Market Basket Measure

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