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Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds
July 29, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:

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Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds

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New research from Washington University in St. Louis argues that policymakers should enact gradual cutoffs for public benefits such as food assistance or healthcare. The change could help both families and employers by allowing low-wage workers to earn more without losing . . .

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