Description
This work assesses the possibilities and limitations of reducing poverty among families with children by increasing the work effort of the adults in those families. Following a historical review of family poverty since 1995, the authors present several policy simulations, including increased employment, a higher minimum wage, more generous tax credits, a child allowance, and reduced childcare or medical expenses. Specific policy proposals-including the proposals of the Biden Administration-are assessed using four criteria: reducing child poverty; equitable treatment of the poorest groups; promotion of self-sufficiency; and cost-effectiveness. The authors conclude that while no single policy is able to reduce family poverty by half while meeting the other criteria, several combinations of policies have the potential to do so.
About the Author
Andrea L. Ziegert is Julian H. Robertson, Jr. professor of economics at Denison University.
Dennis Sullivan is emeritus professor of economics at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Awards
Winner of Outstanding Academic Title 2023.
Book Information
ISBN 9781498556774
Author Andrea L. Ziegert
Format Hardback
Page Count 210
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 517g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 159mm * 20mm
