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Poverty dynamics in widowhood
Author(s)John Bound
Journal titleThe Journals of Gerontology, vol 46, no 3, May 1991
Pagespp S115-124
KeywordsSocial characteristics [elderly] ; Economics ; Poverty ; Widows ; United States of America.
AnnotationWidowhood was found to reduce living standards and push women below the poverty line. Economic status prior to widowhood is the strongest predictor.
Accession NumberCPA-910701007 A
ClassmarkF: W: W6: SP: 7T

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