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The Reaching the Working Poor and Poor Elderly Study: What We Learned and Recommendations for Future Research

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  • Sheena McConnell
  • Michael Ponza

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Reports on what is known about why eligible low-income working and elderly households don't participate in the Food Stamp Program, and recommends a national survey to assess the extent of the problem and develop an appropriate policy response.

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  • Sheena McConnell & Michael Ponza, 1999. "The Reaching the Working Poor and Poor Elderly Study: What We Learned and Recommendations for Future Research," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 7b7b059aa2264425921db3e0b, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    1. Blaylock, James R. & Smallwood, David M., 1984. "Reasons For Nonparticipation In The Food Stamp Program," Western Journal of Agricultural Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 9(1), pages 1-10, July.
    2. Michael Ponza & Sheena McConnell & Rhoda R. Cohen & Donna L. Eisenhower, "undated". "Reaching the Working Poor and Poor Elderly: Cognitive Test Summary Report," Mathematica Policy Research Reports fcdf145060d94ce2aeb7d6db2, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    4. Michael Stavrianos, 1997. "Food Stamp Program Participation Rates: January 1994," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 91e2d4597df54a9c9a690542d, Mathematica Policy Research.
    5. Michael Ponza & Sheena McConnell, "undated". "Reaching the Working Poor and Poor Elderly: Interim Report on Focus Groups," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 246388ced084405fae4eccd62, Mathematica Policy Research.
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