Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ436514
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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The Effect of Population Density on Welfare Participation.
Hirschl, Thomas A.; Rank, Mark R.
Social Forces, v70 n1 p225-35 Sep 1991
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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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Aid to Families with Dependent Children
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