Welfare Reform and Migration of Poor Families
Overview
This project provides a systematic test of the thesis that, as a result of increased state welfare rules inequality, the 1996 welfare reform act not only enhanced incentives for poor families to migrate, but also created disincentives for them to stay in states with stringent welfare eligibility and behavior-related rules. The consequences of inter- and intra-state migration for the well-being of poor families are also investigated.
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See also: Measuring State Welfare Policy Variations and Change project overview and data download
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