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Work and the Well-Being of Poor Families with Children : When Work is Not Enough, Paperback / softback Book

Work and the Well-Being of Poor Families with Children : When Work is Not Enough Paperback / softback

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A 2023 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic TitleThis work assesses the possibilities and limitations of reducing poverty among families with children by increasing the work effort of the adults in those families.

Following a historical review of family poverty since 1995, the authors present several policy simulations, including increased employment, a higher minimum wage, more generous tax credits, a child allowance, and reduced childcare or medical expenses.

Specific policy proposals—including the proposals of the Biden Administration—are assessed using four criteria: reducing child poverty; equitable treatment of the poorest groups; promotion of self-sufficiency; and cost-effectiveness.

The authors conclude that while no single policy is able to reduce family poverty by half while meeting the other criteria, several combinations of policies have the potential to do so.

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