Welfare-to-Work Programs and the Dynamics of TANF Use

Journal of Family and Economic Issues

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 198-211

  Kim, Jeounghee ^a  

^a RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Human capital development; Labor force attachment; Survey of Program Dynamics; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Welfare to Work

Indexed keywords

EID: 77955850752     PISSN: 10580476     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10834-010-9180-9     Document Type: Article

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