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Edin (sociology, John Hopkins; Promises I Can Keep) and Shaefer (social work, Univ. of Michigan) here chronicle the unintended consequences of the 1996 welfare reforms meant to encourage employment and reduce reliance on government cash payments. The reforms have been modestly successful for poor people who are employed. However, for those who are unable to get in or stay in the workforce, life is harsher than ever. The number of individuals in America who survive on less than $2 per perso...Log In or Sign Up to Read More