Local Asset Poverty Index
The LAPI is the first tool of its kind to help local leaders understand asset poverty rates for their communities. It can be used to inform better policies, programs and strategies to address the chronic problem of generational poverty. For more information, visit www.assetpolicy-ca.org.
Source: Calculations by EARN based on data in the 2001 SIPP (Wave 6) and 2000 Census 5% PUMS file.
