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Peer reviewedJournal of Human Resources, 2005
A study of the welfare programs in two counties bordering different states along with comparative welfare expenditure in interior counties tests the theory that Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) recipients migrate to counties which have a higher per capita welfare budget. Research shows that border counties with a $100 differential…
Descriptors: Migration, Counties, Welfare Services, Economically Disadvantaged
Direct linkSullivan, James X. – Journal of Human Resources, 2006
This paper examines whether AFDC/TANF asset tests affect the asset holdings of low-educated single mothers. Special emphasis is given to vehicle assets that make up a very significant share of total wealth for poor families. Consistent with other recent research, the author finds little evidence that asset limits have an effect on the amount of…
Descriptors: Welfare Services, Ownership, One Parent Family, Mothers
