Discussion Paper
Improving the Measurement of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Survey of Consumer Finances
Abstract: The Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) is one of the main data sources in the United States for assessing and analyzing differences in wealth and financial well-being across families. In recent years, the SCF estimates of racial and ethnic wealth gaps have garnered considerable attention, in part because these disparities are so large and persistent.
https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.2945
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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)
Part of Series: FEDS Notes
Publication Date: 2021-06-21
Number: 2021-06-21-2