Cheating Welfare
Author: Kaaryn S. Gustafson
Publisher: NYU Press
Published: 2012-07-01
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0814760791
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Discusses the history and prevalence of welfare fraud using interviews and case studies.
Author: Kaaryn S. Gustafson
Publisher: NYU Press
Published: 2012-07-01
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0814760791
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Discusses the history and prevalence of welfare fraud using interviews and case studies.
Author: California. Social Welfare Board
Publisher:
Published: 1968
Total Pages: 44
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: California. Department of Social Welfare. Fraud Task Force
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Published: 1972
Total Pages: 150
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: National Center for Social Statistics
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Published: 1970
Total Pages: 16
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Tom Mould
Publisher:
Published: 2020-08-04
Total Pages: 382
ISBN-13: 0253048060
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In 1976, Ronald Reagan hit the campaign trail with an extraordinary account of a woman committing massive welfare fraud. The story caught fire and a devastating symbol of the misuse government programs was born: the Welfare Queen. Overthrowing the Queen examines these legends of fraud and abuse while bringing to light personal stories of hardship and hope told by cashiers, bus drivers, and business owners; politicians and aid providers; and, most important, aid recipients themselves. Together these stories reveal how the seemingly innocent act of storytelling can create not only powerful stereotypes that shape public policy, but also redemptive counter-narratives that offer hope of a more accurate, fair, and empathetic view of poverty in America today. Overthrowing the Queen tackles perceptions of welfare recipients while proposing new approaches to the study of oral narrative that extend far beyond the study of welfare, poverty, and social justice.
Author: Mark Robert Rank
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2021-03-01
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0190881402
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →What if the idealized image of American societya land of opportunity that will reward hard work with economic successis completely wrong? Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. Poorly Understood is the first book to systematically address and confront many of the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths; indeed in many ways they are more disturbing. The idealized image of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this picture is wrong? What if poverty is an experience that touches the majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily lead to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much more disturbing realities to consider because they call into question the very core of America's identity. Armed with the latest research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty.
Author: David Greenberg
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 1986-10-21
Total Pages: 296
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In this study, David Greenberg and Douglas Wolf describe, systematize, and evaluate the cost effectiveness of computerized anti-fraud procedures in public welfare programs. In particular, they discusss the Congressionally mandated wage matching systems used to check for under-reported or non-reported incomes of participants in the AFDC and Food Stamp Programs. The authors describe the implementation of such systems in several local areas around the country, point out factors that currently impede the use of wage matching, and suggest ways of reducing such impediments. They also enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of alternative wage matching procedures and techniques, both in theory and practice. Cost benefit analyses of four existing wage matching systems are then presented. Finally, the authors present their conclusions and make recommendations. This volume is complete with a flow chart showing the operation of a typical wage-matching system, and a table summarizing the costs and benefits to the government of running such systems.
Author: Michigan. Legislature. House of Representatives. Special House Subcommittee on Welfare Fraud
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Published: 1972
Total Pages: 8
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