Compares the socioeconomic characteristics of dislocated farm households in North Dakota with working farm households. Finds no significant difference between operating methods of displaced farmers and those currently in business. Suggests researchers shift their attention to macrolevel variables to characterize displaced farmers. (Author/TES)

This publication presents profiles of displaced homemakers and single parents through analyses from estimates from the Current Population Survey conducted in March 1989. Section 1 on displaced homemakers focuses on three areas. The first part presents a demographic profile of displaced homemakers: their marital status (how they became displaced…

Examined partial retirement among older self-employed and wage and salary workers. Found much more partial retirement among the self-employed. Retirement status was correlated with health, age, Social Security and pension eligibility, and wealth. Suggests workers might choose part-time employment if opportunities were available. (Author/JAC)

This paper investigates the influence of racial and ethnic composition of labor markets on earnings inequality among Black, Hispanic, Asian, and white men to determine whether the influence of minority regional concentration on earnings differs by educational level. Consistent with other studies, this analysis, based on the 1980 Public Use…

The Annual Rural Manpower Report is a summary of events and programs affecting rural communities during 1975. Intended as a general overview of activities in rural Maine, it is not an indepth study of all manpower programs serving the state. Part I provides the annual summary and discusses planning, economic development, employment and…

This report uses data from the 1990 Survey of Income and Program Participation (n=143.5 million) to examine the relationship between work disability, Social Security program participation, and economic well-being. The report estimates the proportion of people with disabilities who receive benefits, how this proportion depends on their disability…

The purposes of work measurements are to provide an economic indicator for developing counter cyclical fiscal and monetary policy, and to facilitate the development and implementation of more full employment measures. This report presents five part recommendations or guidelines that would improve the use of labor statistics as a vital tool for…

Seven major British employing organizations were surveyed regarding their attitudes toward early retirement, attachment to/subsequent experiences in the labor market, financial situation, and the types of advice and support available to them. The overall response rate was 60% (1,012 returned questionnaires). Of the respondents, 53% took early…

This report provides an analysis of the role and status of women in the United States. A review of feminism includes a discussion of sex discrimination, the legal background of the movement for liberation and equal rights, early moves for protection and equality, and the current status of the womens' movement. The role of legislation and of the…

This research examined the knowledge base on Pacific and Asian American families and assessed the impact of Federal programs and policies for this population. The thesis of the study was that conventional indicators used by the Federal government as measures of social welfare do not adequately depict the disadvantaged conditions under which many…

Income has become somewhat more concentrated among upper-income families since 1967 and growth of total income has slowed since 1973. Both trends suggest a widening income gap between metro and nonmetro areas because nonmetro areas have a higher proportion of low-income families and slower income growth. (JHZ)

Examines how individual characteristics and the employment opportunity structure vary for female-headed households in urban and nonmetropolitan areas. Finds little difference by residence on characteristics that influence poverty status. Employed nonmetro women more likely to have poverty incomes while opportunities for female headed nonmetro…

Rate of return studies address the economic benefit realized by persons making individual investments in higher education and the economic benefit realized by society as a whole as a result of making investments in higher education instruction. Data strongly support the public policy of continuing social investment in higher education. (MLW)

This report summarizes selected facts on the employment and economic status of the 55 and older household population of New York State in 1987. It is based on data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) conducted by the U.S. Bureau of the Census in March 1988. The report focuses on a profile of workers and nonworkers, primarily retirees, aged 55…

This report analyzes economic and demographic characteristics of Arizona's Hispanic population. In 1980 Arizona ranked fourth among the states in Hispanic concentration (16.2%) and eighth in total number of Hispanics. More than 45% of Arizona's Hispanics lived in Maricopa County. Almost 90% had their ancestral origins in Mexico, but 82% were born…