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THE HIGH COST OF BEING POOR

Three essays profiling Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, researched and written for the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Reported story using computer-assisted reporting with Census 2000 data, IRS tax data, National Center for Children in Poverty Family Resource Simulator microdata; GIS mapping; “experimental audit” of homeowner and auto insurance rates; interviews.

Note: The layout of this series was designed by my sister, Jessica Sue Liu. She is a graphic designer, videographer, and photographer and is available for freelance. Her website is www.tamingtheliu.com.

 

 

 

               "The High Cost of Being Poor in Hartford", July 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               "The High Cost of Being Poor in New Haven", September 2006.

 

 

 

 

               "The High Cost of Being Poor in Bridgeport", July 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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