When work is not enough state and federal policies to support needy workers

Stoker, Robert Phillip 1954- (Author). Wilson, Laura Ann. (Added Author). NetLibrary, Inc. (Added Author).

Summary: "Examines a broad range of state and federal programs providing cash or in-kind benefits to low-wage workers, low-income families, and families making the transition from welfare to work to assess the ability of the work support system to lead to self-sufficiency"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 0815797982 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: viii, 214 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
remote
Computer data.
electronic resource
electronic
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, c2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-204) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Redistribution through work -- Work support programs -- Program design -- State-level benefits -- The cost of living -- From welfare to work supports -- Who gets what? -- Racing up to the bottom -- A work in progress.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
Reproduction Note:	Electronic reproduction. Boulder, Colo. : NetLibrary, 2006.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access may be limited to NetLibrary affiliated libraries. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by NetLibrary.