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Discouraging Disadvantaged Fathers’ Employment: An Unintended Consequence of Policies Designed to Support Families

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  • Maria Cancian
  • Carolyn J. Heinrich
  • Yiyoon Chung

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  • Maria Cancian & Carolyn J. Heinrich & Yiyoon Chung, 2013. "Discouraging Disadvantaged Fathers’ Employment: An Unintended Consequence of Policies Designed to Support Families," Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 32(4), pages 758-784, September.
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    16. Fisher, Hayley, 2015. "The Impact of Child Support Receipt on Household Income and Labour Supply," Working Papers 2015-20, University of Sydney, School of Economics.
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