The Effect of Population Density on Welfare Participation.
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| Title: | The Effect of Population Density on Welfare Participation. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hirschl, Thomas A., Rank, Mark R. |
| Source: | Social Forces. Sep 1991 70(1):225-235. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 1991 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Population Distribution, Poverty, Rural Urban Differences, Welfare Recipients |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Aid to Families with Dependent Children |
| ISSN: | 0037-7732 |
| Abstract: | Despite having higher poverty rates, higher unemployment, and lower educational attainment, rural counties have lower welfare participation rates than urban counties. Analysis of all U.S. counties indicates that population density is a major factor linking to high welfare participation. Contains 30 references. (SV) |
| Entry Date: | 1992 |
| Accession Number: | EJ436514 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Despite having higher poverty rates, higher unemployment, and lower educational attainment, rural counties have lower welfare participation rates than urban counties. Analysis of all U.S. counties indicates that population density is a major factor linking to high welfare participation. Contains 30 references. (SV) |
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| ISSN: | 0037-7732 |
