Social Welfare

Optimizing Well-Being through Public Spending

Optimizing Well-Being through Public Spending

Scholars suggest that the revised Circular A-94 will help agencies focus on welfare over efficiency in benefit-cost analysis.

Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Benefits Programs

Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Benefits Programs

Scholars explore how barriers to public benefits impact noncitizens’ well-being.

States Renew Push for Medicaid Work Requirements

States Renew Push for Medicaid Work Requirements

Scholars evaluate the impact of work requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries.

Is the Welfare State Ready for the Climate Crisis?

Is the Welfare State Ready for the Climate Crisis?

Scholar advocates making disaster assistance more reliable, accessible, and portable.

Fixing Cash Aid Is More Than Child’s Play

Fixing Cash Aid Is More Than Child’s Play

Streamlining administration of cash aid requires substantial legal and regulatory reform.

Expanding Environmental Justice to Achieve a Just Transition

Expanding Environmental Justice to Achieve a Just Transition

Vulnerable communities will benefit from a holistic and place-based focus in the shift toward a green economy.