The Urban Underclass: Disturbing Problems Demanding Attention

HRD-90-52 Published: Sep 01, 1990. Publicly Released: Sep 01, 1990.

Highlights

GAO assessed the development of the urban underclass in the United States.

Full Report

Full Report (34 pages)

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Chuck Young

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Topics

Equal Opportunity

Community development programsDisadvantaged personsEconomically depressed areasEducationFederal aid programsJuvenile delinquencyLow income housingMinoritiesPublic assistance programsUnemployment rates