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Implementing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Puerto Rico: A Feasibility Study

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  • Anne Peterson
  • Bryan Johnson
  • Benjamin E. Moulton
  • Emily O. Smith
  • Alexandra Suchman
  • Claire Wilson
  • Shiara Francisquini Oquendo
  • Jacqueline Kauff
  • Jonathan Ladinsky
  • Laura Castner

Abstract

This study assesses the potential impact of establishing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Puerto Rico, including the administrative burden and costs to both the U.S. government and the government of Puerto Rico.

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  • Anne Peterson & Bryan Johnson & Benjamin E. Moulton & Emily O. Smith & Alexandra Suchman & Claire Wilson & Shiara Francisquini Oquendo & Jacqueline Kauff & Jonathan Ladinsky & Laura Castner, 2010. "Implementing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Puerto Rico: A Feasibility Study," Mathematica Policy Research Reports aec55fc9807f447f800b466fd, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:aec55fc9807f447f800b466fd41b603c
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