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Wic and the Paradox of in-Kind Transfers

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  • Marc Bendick JR

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The behavior of both recipients and administrators tends to convert in-kind Abstract welfare assistance into cash assistance. Therefore, reduction of recipients' utility through constraints on their behavior is not an issue in evaluating in-kind transfers. The main disadvantage of in-kind transfers is instead their reduction of recipients' and donors' utility through excess administrative cost and misdirection of benefits. These patterns are illustrated in the operating experience of WIC, a nutrition program for low-income mothers and children.

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  • Marc Bendick JR, 1978. "Wic and the Paradox of in-Kind Transfers," Public Finance Review, , vol. 6(3), pages 359-380, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:pubfin:v:6:y:1978:i:3:p:359-380
    DOI: 10.1177/109114217800600308
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    1. Haddad, Lawrence, 1988. "Modelling the Decision to Participate in Poverty-Alleviating Programmes: An Example from Massachusetts," Discussion Papers 272837, University of Warwick - Department of Economics.

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