Analyzing Household Economic Well-Being and Financial Security

Understanding how households manage their finances, cope with unexpected expenses, and achieve economic security is vital for policy, planning, and social advocacy. This course teaches you how to read, interpret, and analyze household economic data, transitioning from a beginner to someone who can confidently evaluate reports on financial well-being and poverty metrics. What you'll learn: - Understand core concepts of household economic well-being, including income volatility, liquid savings, and financial resilience. - Analyze key poverty metrics, supplemental poverty measures, and modern indicators of economic security. - Evaluate household survey data using foundational statistical concepts and modern analytical approaches. - Interpret trends in household debt, housing affordability, and employment-related financial health. - Apply economic security frameworks to evaluate policy impacts on diverse household demographics. You will start with fundamental terminology and historical contexts of household surveys before moving on to practical analysis of modern economic indicators and financial health metrics. This text-based course is designed for beginners in urban planning, public policy, social work, or economics, with no prior statistical or economic background required. Start reading today to master the tools needed to evaluate and improve household economic security.