Income

Recession-Proof Small Cities

In 2009, smaller metro areas benefited from increased government spending while many of the country’s wealthiest areas saw incomes decrease.

October 11, 2010 - BusinessWeek

Rural-Urban Income Gap Widens in China

The income gap between rural and urban residents in China has increased again in 2008, and has been attributed to other social inequities in the growing country.

January 21, 2009 - BBC

Figures Say Things Look Good, But Don't Account For Slumping Economy

New census figures have been released, showing a rise in median household income and more people with health insurance. But experts warn that the figures do not account for the recent slump in the economy.

August 28, 2008 - The Seattle Times

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