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Welfare Rules, Incentives, and Family Structure

Robert A. Moffitt, Brian J. Phelan and Anne E. Winkler
Journal of Human Resources, January 2020, 55 (1) 1-42; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.55.1.0717.8928R
Robert A. Moffitt
Robert A. Moffitt is a Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University and is an NBER, IRP, and IZA Affiliate (). Brian J. Phelan is an Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University. Anne E. Winkler is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri at St. Louis and is an IZA Affiliate.
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Robert A. Moffitt is a Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University and is an NBER, IRP, and IZA Affiliate (). Brian J. Phelan is an Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University. Anne E. Winkler is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri at St. Louis and is an IZA Affiliate.
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Robert A. Moffitt is a Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University and is an NBER, IRP, and IZA Affiliate (). Brian J. Phelan is an Associate Professor of Economics at DePaul University. Anne E. Winkler is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri at St. Louis and is an IZA Affiliate.
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Robert A. Moffitt, Brian J. Phelan, Anne E. Winkler
Journal of Human Resources Jan 2020, 55 (1) 1-42; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.55.1.0717.8928R

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Robert A. Moffitt, Brian J. Phelan, Anne E. Winkler
Journal of Human Resources Jan 2020, 55 (1) 1-42; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.55.1.0717.8928R
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    • I. Introduction
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    • VI. Economic Characteristics of Male Partners
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