Some evidence on race, welfare reform, and household income

Article Abstract:

A method developed to identify upper bounds on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) effects for 1998 and 1999 is presented, Results suggest that for 1997, TANF is associated with increases in household income for whites and Hispanic children and reductions in household income for black children.

Welfare reform

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Changes in the distribution of children's family income over the 1990's

Article Abstract:

Change in the entire distribution of family income over the 1990's in the United States is investigated. Results indicate that the childrenEs family income increased at all income levels with slightly higher increases among poor families than non-poor families.

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Running to keep in the same place: consumer choice as a game of status

Article Abstract:

The exogenous changes in income distribution is analysed using auction theory techniques to understand the influence of consumer choice of one over other in a game of status.

Methods, Comparative analysis, Consumer preferences, Auctions

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