The Distribution and Anti-Poverty Effectiveness of U.S. Transfers, 1992

Thomas L. Hungerford

Journal of Human Resources, 1996, vol. 31, issue 1, 255-273

Abstract: In 1992, federal, state, and local governments spent almost $1.3 trillion for social welfare programs. This paper examines program participation and the anti-poverty effectiveness of nine selected social welfare programs. The results suggest that the benefits from these programs are fairly well targeted-with the elderly, disabled, and those with poor labor market prospects receiving most of the benefits.

Date: 1996
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