Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School: Public Benefits 'Cliffs' Can Trap Low-wage Workers, Study Finds
July 30, 2026
July 30, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 30 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news:
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Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds
Neil Schoenherr
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 lo . . .
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Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds
Neil Schoenherr
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 lo . . .