Abstract:
This paper includes policies that have been enacted in the U.S., as well as those proposed. Also included are policies proposed or adopted prior to PRWORA and those suggested after the law's passage. This report inventories marriage policies in the 50 states and District of Columbia in the following ten areas: Campaigns, commissions and proclamations Divorce laws and procedures Marriage and relationship preparation and education State tax policies State cash assistance policies State Medicaid policies State vital statistics Marriage support and promotion Youth education and development Specialty programs
Keywords:lewin; group; marriage; economics; welfare (search for similar items in EconPapers) JEL-codes:I (search for similar items in EconPapers) Date: 2003-06-29 Note: Type of Document - none; prepared on Windows; to print on HP; View citations in EconPapers