CSSUPPWT is a 10-digit numeric variable with four implied decimal places. That is, values of 0012345600 should be interpreted as 1,234.56. The IPUMS command files automatically divide CSSUPPWT by 10,000, so no further adjustment is needed. In the original data, samples prior to 1994 had only 2 implied decimal places, but IPUMS corrects for this difference.

Description

CSSUPPWT is a supplement-specific weight for Child Support Supplement, variables.

Comparability

In the original CPS data, the implied decimals for samples prior to 1994 are two digits, but there are four implied decimals for 1994 onward. IPUMS corrects for this, so that there are 4 implied decimals in all years of this supplement. The IPUMS command files automatically divide CSSUPPWT by 10,000, so no further adjustment is needed.

CSSUPPWT is identical to ASECWT in samples prior to 1992.

Universe

Flags

Unharmonized Variables

• UH_WGTS_A1