social welfare

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Disparity dynamics: Geographic impact of social transfer programs on income inequality

Jul 31, 2024

Social transfer programs have significant geographic differences in spending that help to reduce income gaps between rich and poor regions of the United States, according to new University of Michigan research.The study, published in Social Service...

Map of personal income per capita in US Core-Based Statistical Areas, 2019. Per capita incomes were highest in metropolitan areas on the East and West Coasts and in tourism and natural resource centers in the interior West.

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Poverty Solutions at U-M grows partnerships in poverty alleviation in 2023

Feb 1, 2024

Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan last year informed the largest-ever increase in state funding for youth homelessness programs, advised federal policymakers on place-based strategies for tackling poverty and laid the groundwork for...

Collage of Poverty Solutions faculty and students

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Lantz launches online course about public policy fundamentals

Sep 25, 2023

A new open online course available on Michigan Online helps learners understand the fundamentals of public policy and how policy can confront societal challenges in social welfare, public health, the environment, education, criminal justice, and...

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Earned Income Tax Credit affects intergenerational marriage and childbirth decisions, says U-M study

Dec 3, 2021

Children of Earned Income Tax Credit beneficiaries delayed marriage and first births, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Michigan professor, suggesting the cost-effectiveness of the federal program. Little has been known...

In the Media

Seefeldt discusses gaps in poverty alleviation systems

Dec 2, 2021 Shared Prosperity Podcast

Kristin Seefeldt appeared on the Shared Prosperity Podcast to discuss some of the issues that block peoples’ opportunity to exit poverty. “On one hand there are resources available in the community, but knowing how to get them and how to access...

In the Media

Shaefer explores effectiveness of expanded Child Tax Credit

Sep 22, 2021 Time

Following the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, millions of families received a boost in income. “What we’re doing so far is not perfect. There are people who are being left out," Luke Shaefer told Time. “I’m just incredibly excited that we have...

Luke Shaefer delivers a talk at the Ford School

In the Media

Boost in SNAP benefits will help those most in need says Seefeldt

Sep 2, 2021 WXYZ Detroit

Starting Oct. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be giving recipients a large increase in benefits that Kristin Seefeldt, associate professor of social work and public policy, says will help those most in need. “We’ve...

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Erb-Downward brings awareness to childhood homelessness

Aug 2, 2021 ClickOnDetroit: WDIV Local 4

With the pandemic exacerbating homelessness, Jennifer Erb-Downward, senior research associate at U-M Poverty Solutions, is bringing attention to the problem of homelessness among children. “People tend to think about a single man living on the...

In the Media

social welfare

Disparity dynamics: Geographic impact of social transfer programs on income inequality

Poverty Solutions at U-M grows partnerships in poverty alleviation in 2023

Lantz launches online course about public policy fundamentals

Earned Income Tax Credit affects intergenerational marriage and childbirth decisions, says U-M study

Seefeldt discusses gaps in poverty alleviation systems

Shaefer explores effectiveness of expanded Child Tax Credit

Boost in SNAP benefits will help those most in need says Seefeldt

Erb-Downward brings awareness to childhood homelessness

Shaefer breaks down impact of expanded Child Tax Credit

Shaefer in WaPo: Low federal spending on children in U.S. compared to other developed nations

Kristin Seefeldt: Poverty rate is highest in 15 years

Jared Bernstein & Charles Murray: The Other America: Then & Now

Ron Haskins: Inside story of the 1996 welfare reform law