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ALICE and Economic Hardship in the United States

Peoples & Things

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What Is Alice?

Stephanie Hoops is one of Lee's great heroes. She explains the concept of "Alice," a measure that we use for financial hardship. About 40% of households across the US are below Alice threshold, she says.

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