Food stamps and the working poor

The authors show that many households that are eligible for food stamps do not receive them, and that eligible individuals' enrollment is influenced by the states' administrative requirements. Highlighted are the procedures for certifying applicants and recertifying recipients, and policie...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mueser, Peter R., Tekin, Erdal (Author), Ribar, David Christopher (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Kalamazoo, Michigan W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research 2019, 2019©2019
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Who works, really?
  • Food stamp recertification intervals and the working poor
  • Time limits on able-bodied adults without dependents
  • Improving the program for working families
  • Includes bibliographical references and index