Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-204) and index.
Redistribution through work -- Work support programs -- Program design -- State-level benefits -- The cost of living -- From welfare to work supports -- Who gets what? -- Racing up to the bottom -- A work in progress.
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"Examines a broad range of state and federal programs providing cash or in-kind benefits to low-wage workers, low-income families, and families making the transition from welfare to work to assess the ability of the work support system to lead to self-sufficiency"--Provided by publisher.
JSTOR
22573/ctsfh4k2
When work is not enough.
0815781911
Public welfare-- United States.
Working poor-- Government policy-- United States.
Working poor-- Services for-- United States.
Niedrigeinkommen
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Policy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Services & Welfare.