Working Poor («работающие бедные») — люди, которые несмотря на регулярную занятость, имеют доход ниже прожиточного минимума.
К такой категории обычно относят людей, чей заработок меньше 67 % средней заработной платы (средняя заработная плата).
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Working poor — is a term used to describe individuals and families who maintain regular employment but remain in relative poverty due to low levels of pay and dependent expenses.The working poor are often distinguished from paupers, poor who are supported by… … Wikipedia
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