The Food Stamp Program as a Categorical Grant: Impact on Participation and Costs

Kathryn A. Longen and Barbara A. Claffey

No 279330, 1981 Annual Meeting, July 26-29, Clemson, South Carolina from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: The impending expiration of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 in September 1981, provides a forum for debate regarding the operation and funding of the Food Stamp Program. In the past, a frequent proposal considered in Congress has been the adoption of a categorical or block grant approach to food awsistance programs. This report provides an analysis of changes in benefits and participation under conversion to State administration of a federally funded food stamp program.

Keywords: Food; Security; and; Poverty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 16
Date: 1981-07
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.279330

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