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Income Volatility as a Barrier to Food Stamp Takeup
Families with greater volatility in their incomes had more switches in food stamp eligibility and lower rates of food stamp usage when they were eligible.
Journal Article
The food stamp factory
Discussion Paper
Assessing the impact of electronic benefits transfer on America's communities and the U.S. payment system
The Center co-sponsored this conference with the Community Affairs Department and the Electronic Funds Transfer Association?s EBT Industry Council. The purpose of the conference was to provide a forum for community, banking, and payment industry leaders on the future of EBT. The sessions provided an understanding of what EBT is, an assessment of its impact on communities, an examination of its legacy as a payment system, and a look ahead to its continuing role in American communities
Tracking Families That Cross the Income Threshold for Food Stamps
Fluctuating incomes can mean families lose and then regain eligibility for food stamps multiple times during a period of years. Could that help explain why some eligible families don’t apply for the benefit?
Journal Article
Stamps for Christmas