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Fighting poverty: Attentive policy can make a huge difference

2010; Wiley; Volume: 29; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/pam.20498

1520-6688

Timothy M. Smeeding, Jane Waldfogel,

Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics

Journal of Policy Analysis and ManagementVolume 29, Issue 2 p. 401-407 Insights Fighting poverty: Attentive policy can make a huge difference Timothy M. Smeeding, Timothy M. SmeedingSearch for more papers by this authorJane Waldfogel, Jane WaldfogelSearch for more papers by this author Timothy M. Smeeding, Timothy M. SmeedingSearch for more papers by this authorJane Waldfogel, Jane WaldfogelSearch for more papers by this author First published: 10 March 2010 https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.20498Citations: 15Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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