The intergenerational transfer of welfare dependency: some statistical evidence

Article Abstract:

A mother's dependency on welfare is often transferred to her daughter. Correcting for both observed and unobserved heterogeneity, analysis suggests that young women with welfare exposure at home are likely to become future beneficiaries. Mothers' welfare status seems to be exogenous, thus favoring uncomplicated statistical models. However, more comprehensive welfare histories and an intensive analysis of the transmission mechanisms involved are needed in order to formulate effective corrective policies.

Social aspects, Dependency (Psychology)

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Games the states don't play: welfare benefits and the theory of fiscal federalism

Article Abstract:

A research study examines fiscal federalism propositions on the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program in the US using 1982-1988 data. The fiscal federalism theory claims that states are bound to behave strategically in welfare programs due to the sensitivity of voter demand for welfare to tax price. In addition, the tax price is said to change due to welfare-induced migration. Results show that estimated migration effects on tax price are specification-sensitive.

Analysis, Federalism, Economic research, United States. Office of Family Assistance. Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program

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Subgroup impacts of large-scale welfare employment programs

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An analysis describing large-scale welfare employment programs is presented. Conclusions from previous research show that welfare recipient employment programs are most effective when resources are allocated to that area which will probably remain on public assistance for a long period. It is shown that strategy selection is conditioned by the balance between policies to reduce welfare and plans for generating more family income.

Employment, Workfare programs

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