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The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination.
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Population PovertyPublic WelfareIncome JusticeDiscriminationEducationPoverty ReductionRacial DisparitiesWelfare EconomicsSocial SciencesSocial Policy ResearchInclusive EducationAfrican American StudiesPovertyPoverty AlleviationEconomic InequalityChild SupportHuman WelfareBroad OverviewSocial InequalityEconomicsPublic PolicyEconomic DiscriminationWelfare ReformDisadvantaged BackgroundPoverty MeasurementWelfare PolicySociologySocial PolicySocial Justice
This book was written to provide students with a broad overview of the dimensions of poverty and discriminations, the various explanations for these social ills, and the policy options for addressing them. The book provides an organized, ready access to the issues of poverty and discrimination, and offers up-to-date discussions of major policy initiatives, including welfare reform, child support, healthcare and training initiatives. A bibliography of recent research that helps students identify sources for further study is included.