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A Matter of Fairness: The Equity of Urban General Assistance

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General assistance is the “safety net” of the welfare system, γet, most general assistance programs reflect the goals of cost containment more clearly than the goal of equity. Data from a 1982 survey of general assistance programs provide the basis for a causal analysis. The substantial variation across states seems based on willingness to provide services, rather than need. State welfare commitment is the most influential explanation on general assistance coverage, although per capita income, percent metropolitan, political culture, and percent unemployment also have some effect. Perhaps centralization at the federal level will provide equitable coverage; however, the current political environment makes such an outcome unlikely without major changes in public opinion.

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  • R. Steven Daniels, 1992. "A Matter of Fairness: The Equity of Urban General Assistance," Review of Policy Research, Policy Studies Organization, vol. 11(1), pages 165-176, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revpol:v:11:y:1992:i:1:p:165-176
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-1338.1992.tb00343.x
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