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Author: | Duncan, K. |
Title: | Incentives and the work decisions of welfare recipients |
Journal: | American Journal of Economics and Sociology
2000 : JUL, VOL. 59:3, p. 433-486 |
Index terms: | INCENTIVES WELFARE WORK |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | Can work replace welfare? This important policy issue is examined through evidence derived from the Panel Survey of Income Dynamics (1981-1988). Results indicate that welfare recipients supplement the earnings from low paying occupations with public assistance. Further, this income strategy responds to changes in economic incentives. For example, higher wages are associated with a greater probability of working without a welfare subsidy while lower wages are associated with higher probability of mixing welfare and work. |
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