Welfare
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Are We Better Off with Less Social Media? Evidence Says Yes
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Whether social media is good or bad for us remains a widely contested topic. Research shows that the same social media networks that can increase voter turnout can also leave us feeling lonely and depressed. So how do we really know if social media’s benefits justify its costs? The results of…
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The Long-Term Impact of Anti-Poverty Policies
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Since the enactment of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, the federal government of the United States has taken a hands-on approach to alleviating poverty. From the minimum wage to food stamps, existing federal policies provide low-income families numerous incentives with varying results. In a groundbreaking new study, David Neumark,…
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Female Legislators and the Tipping Point for Female Centered Policy
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Research shows that, as the percentage of female legislators increases, the likelihood of the state instituting welfare sanctions decreases.
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Good Schools, Low Taxes, and Access to Medicaid?
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Researchers at Harvard University find little evidence that people migrate to become eligible for Medicaid.
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Is the Child Labor Ban in India Causing Trouble?
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India’s Child Labor Act of 1986 proves to have backfired on itself with increased child labor and diminished household welfare.
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Left Out: Women’s Life Changes Put Their Access to Health Insurance at Risk
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Instability in low-income women’s life events corresponds to an increased reliance on public health insurance systems.
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Holes in the Safety Net: Why Eligible Families Don’t Fully Participate in Assistance Programs
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In Maryland, the lowest-income families aren’t signing on for the public assistance for which they’re eligible.