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Examination of the Effect of SNAP Benefit and Eligibility Parameters on Low-Income Households

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  • Joshua Leftin
  • Thomas Godfrey
  • James Mabli
  • Nancy Wemmerus
  • Stephen Tordella

Abstract

This study examines how the policies that determine benefit levels for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reflect current low-income household spending patterns, using 2013 and 2014 national expenditure and SNAP participation data.

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  • Joshua Leftin & Thomas Godfrey & James Mabli & Nancy Wemmerus & Stephen Tordella, "undated". "Examination of the Effect of SNAP Benefit and Eligibility Parameters on Low-Income Households," Mathematica Policy Research Reports c5b04778714b4a7bb709a8ced, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:c5b04778714b4a7bb709a8ced10521ba
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