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Has the 1996 Welfare Reform Reduced the U.S. Poverty Rate? An Empirical Analysis Using Panel Data

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Hui Li () (Eastern Illinois University)
Mukti Upadhyay () (Eastern Illinois University)
Abstract

This paper empirically analyzes the effects of welfare reform on US poverty by applying a two-stage estimation procedure with the random effects model using panel data from 1991 through 2003. Our results suggest that a rise in TANF or in unemployment rate raises poverty, whereas the welfare reform started in 1996 has not contributed significantly to poverty reduction.

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Volume (Year): 9 (2008)
Issue (Month): 2 ()
Pages: 1-4
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Keywords: panel data poverty TANF welfare reform

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