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An Empirical Analysis Of Joint Decision On Food Stamp Program, Temporary Assistance For Needy Families And Labor Force Participation

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  • Huffman, Sonya Kostova
  • Jensen, Helen H.

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This study examines the interactions between participation in the Food Stamp program (FSP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) with respect to participation, provides a model of joint decisions made by households on FSP, TANF, and labor force participation, and explains why the households choose different alternatives.

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  • Huffman, Sonya Kostova & Jensen, Helen H., 2002. "An Empirical Analysis Of Joint Decision On Food Stamp Program, Temporary Assistance For Needy Families And Labor Force Participation," 2002 Annual meeting, July 28-31, Long Beach, CA 19824, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea02:19824
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.19824
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