Title of Presentation: "An Analysis of Poverty Through a Consumption Lens: Research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics" Authors: Thesia I. Garner, Brett Matsumoto, and Jake Schild Presentation Venue: Joint Statistical Meeting, Portland, Oregon, August 5, 2024 https://ww2.amstat.org/meetings/jsm/2024/ Abstract: In this study we conduct an in-depth analysis of consumption poverty with comparison to pre-tax income poverty. Both relative and absolute poverty are considered. We produce poverty statistics by demographic groups and examine how poverty has changed from 2019 to 2022, a period prior to the COVID pandemic, during the pandemic, and after. This builds on the work over the past couple of years by researchers at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics who have been involved in the development a series of consumption measures. The primary data set for these measures is the Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CE). An article in the April issue of the Monthly Labor Review describes the development of the measure; simple poverty and inequality statistics for 2019-2021 are included as examples of how the measure could be used. Notice: The conference presentation is available upon request. Contact author is Jake Schild (schild.jake@bls.gov). Disclaimer: This presentation provides a summary of research results. The information is being released for statistical purposes, to inform interested parties, and to encourage discussion of work in progress. The presentation does not represent an existing, or a forthcoming new, official BLS statistical data product or production series.