Improving Information for Social Policy Decisions -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contents -- Introduction -- OVERVIEW -- Databases and Methods of Data Enhancement -- Model Design -- Computing Technology -- Model Evaluation -- Model Documentation -- MODELS -- Dynamic Simulation of Income Model 2...

FrontMatter -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Current Surveys: Challenges and Opportunities -- 3 Improving the Current System in the Short Term -- 4 Toward a New Data Reporting System Based on Administrative Records -- 5 Toward a Comprehensive Assessment of...

FrontMatter -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Introduction -- 2 SIPP's History, Strengths, and Weaknesses -- 3 Expanded Use of Administrative Records -- 4 Innovation in Design and Data Collection -- Appendix A: SIPP Data Quality -- Appendix B: Biographical Sketches of Panel Members...