Social Policy
Documentation of 'Care Packages' for Children in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben Model
SFI
This 44-page Danish working paper consists of documentation for the modelling of schemes implemented in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben model for use in the 'Carearchitecture' childcare project
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-10
Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia...
Senate Standing Committee
The 166-page report considers the funding, planning, allocation, capital and equity of residential and community aged care in Australia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-13
A Hand Up not a Hand Out: Renewing the Fight Against Poverty
Senate Community Affairs References Committee - Australia
This 551-page report investigates the current state of poverty and disadvantage in Australia
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-11
The Use of Child Support Money in Meeting Housing Costs
School of Sociology and Social Work
This 7-page Australian paper explores how - and indeed, if - child support money is a useful resource in meeting the housing needs of the children of separated parents and the resident parent who receives the payments
Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-14
Fighting Online Extremism: Tackling Old Challenges in the Internet Age
RSIS
A 3-page commentary on the Singaporean approach to tackling bigotry and religious extremism in the Internet age
Social Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-15
Housing Supply and Affordability: Do Affordable Housing Mandates Work?
Reason Public Policy Institute
This 50-page U.S. study investigates the merits of "inclusionary zoning", whereby, to increase the supply of affordable housing, local authorities mandate that developers sell a given percentage of new homes at sub-market prices.
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-16
Ending Social Promotion Without Leaving Children Behind
Rand Corporation
This 309-page US report provides a longitudinal evaluation of the 5th-grade promotion policy in New York City. Their findings, presented in this volume, provide a comprehensive picture of how the policy was implemented, the impact of the policy on student academic and socioemotional outcomes, and the links between the policy's implementation and the outcomes of at-risk student
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-12
The Benefits to Taxpayers from Increases in Students' Educational Attainment
Rand Corporation
A 142-page US study illustrating how increases in educational attainment benefit taxpayers—regardless of whether they have children in school—because more highly educated people tend to pay more in taxes, are less likely to use social support programs, and are less likely to commit crime
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-12
Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California
Rand Corporation
This 128-page US study identifies some of the greatest disparities for boys and men of color relative to their white counterparts across specific indicators in California. It also provides information about different strategies for reducing the disparities
Social Policy, EducationPosted: 2009-02-28
Possibility or Utopia? Consumer Choice in Healthcare: A Literature Review
Rand Corporation
This 168-page literature review examines consumer choice in healthcare in the context of the German system, together with experiences in other industrialised countries, and effects on health status, satisfaction, fairness and macro-economics
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-02
Ending Social Promotion Without Leaving Children Behind: The Case of New York Ciy
Rand Corporation
This 309-page US study reports on an independent longitudinal evaluation of the 5th-grade promotion policy adopted in New York City schools
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-10
Promising Practices for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Rand Corporation
This US issue brief provides a concise overview of child abuse and neglect prevention, including a summary of the scope of the problem, a discussion of the costs to individuals and society, and promising strategies for prevention
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-29
Early Childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise
Rand Corporation
A 201-page U.S. review of research shedding light on effective early childhood intervention programmes
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-01-16
Healthy Families New York (HFNY)
Rand Corporation
Healthy Families New York (HFNY) is a community-based prevention program that seeks to improve the health and well-being of children at risk for abuse and neglect by providing intensive home visitation services. This report evaluates the programme to date.
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-02-28
The Benefits to Taxpayers from Increases in Students' Educational
Rand Corporation
This 143-page US study examines the financial benefits that taxpayers, regardless of whether they have children in school, realize from increases in educational attainment of today's youth
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-10
Evaluating Mentoring Programs
Public/Private Ventures
A 23-page US methodological brief designed to provide programme operators and researchers with practical advice about how to assess a mentoring programme's implementation and impact
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-10-15
Laying a Solid Foundation: Strategies for Effective Program Replication
Public/Private Ventures
This 41-page US report provides policymakers, practitioners and philanthropists with guidance on how to successfully replicate and expand proven social programs
Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-06
Capturing the Essential Elements
Public/Private Ventures
This 23-page U.S. report shows how to define the essential elements of model social policies and programmes to increase the chances of successful replication
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-01-02
Working Dads: Final Report on the Fathers at Work Initiative
Public/Private Ventures
This 65-page US report presents findings from an evaluation of Fathers at Work, a national demonstration designed to help low-income noncustodial fathers increase their employment and earnings, become more involved in their children's lives, and provide them with more consistent financial support
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-10-14
Arranging and Paying for Child Care
Public Policy Institute
A report on child care in California
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-01-07
Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 510-page draft Australian report on the contributions of the not-for-profit sector with a focus on improving the measurement of its contributions and on removing obstacles to maximising its contributions tosociety
Social PolicyPosted: 2009-10-13
Caring for Older Australians
Productivity Commission - Australia
An 88-page report examining the social, clinical and institutional aspects of aged care in Australia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-08-08
Caring for Older Australians
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 574-page report identifies a number of weaknesses in Australia's aged care system. It proposes a wide-ranging package of reforms to address these issues, including a much simpler, single gateway into aged care
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-01-20
Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 504-page Australian study of the not-for-profit sector, focusing on improving the measurement of the sector's contributions and removing obstacles to maximising its contributions to society
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-04
Policy Implications of an Ageing Australia: An Illustrated Guide
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 52-page illustrated speech reviewing the policy options available for dealing with Australia's ageing population
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-10-11
Paid Parental Leave: Support for Parents with Newborn Children
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 585-page Australian report into supporting the parents of newborn children with paid parental leave
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-11
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2007
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 64-page Australian report on the impact of policy programmes and interventions being used to achieve positive outcomes for indigenous people
Indigenous Affairs, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-07-18
Climate Change Adaptation: Linkages with Social Policy
PRI
A 75-page Canadian research paper consisting of a general scan of current literature from around the world, including adaptation plans and actions in progress by all levels of government. It is intended to provide an overview of approaches, guidelines, tools, and policy options being employed to adapt to climate change to better understand the implications of climate changes for different areas of social policy, and the resulting linkages
Climate Change & Environment, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-12-16
A Survey of the World's Oceans
PRI
A 32-page Canadian discussion paper examining international approaches to the management of diversity in society
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-06-02
From Mosaic to Harmony: Multicultural Canada in the 21st Century
PRI
A 27-page report summarizing a series of regional roundtable consultations on the Canadian approach to multicultural diversity
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-24
Social Capital as a Public Policy Tool
PRI
This 40-page Canadian report synthesizes the activities, findings and recommendations of a Canadian project studying the value of social capital as a public policy tool
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-12
European Integration and Convergence of the National Welfare States
Policy Research Initiative
This 8-page Canadian briefing note discusses the pressures that could lead to convergence of welfare systems within the EU
European Union, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-08-15
Expert Workshop on the Measurement of Social Capital for Public Policy
Policy Research Initiative
This 34-page Canadian report synthesises the proceedings of a workshop held to identify the essential elements of a "toolbox" for analyzing social capital for the purposes of developing and assessing governmental programmes and policies
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-20
Population Aging and Life-Course Flexibility: The Pivotal Role of Increased Choice in the Retirement Decision
Policy Research Initiative
A 40-page Canadian discussion paper examining the hypothesis that major economic and social gains could flow from policy-induced changes in the allocation of time throughout life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-01
Exploring New Approaches to Social Policy: Synthesis Report
Policy Research Initiative
This 42-page Canadian report presents a summary of a conference held to discuss population ageing, poverty and social exclusion, and the development of new tools, such as those based on social capital
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-03-31
Combatting the Social Exclusion of At-Risk Groups
Policy Research Initiative
A 26-page Canadian research paper focusing on policy, particularly on new approaches to social exclusion making an appearance in North America and Europe
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-12-21
Poverty and Exclusion: Normative Approaches to Policy Research
Policy Research Initiative
This 48-page Canadian paper examines normative approaches to poverty and exclusion with a focus on legal policy perspectives as drivers of policy rather than policy outcomes
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-01-02
Foster Care: Voices from the Inside
Pew Charitable Trusts
This 34-page report highlights the structural factors responsible for "a child welfare system (US) that is overly reliant on foster care" and the human costs resulting from the system
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-02-23
Real Communities
Participation Society
An 8-page Australian essay on making social investments in communities
Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-13
Money for Nothing? Australia in the Global Middle Class Welfare Debate
Parliamentary Library of Australia
This 44-page Australian research paper seeks to contribute to understanding of key issues in the debate about middle class welfare through an examination of comparative research into different welfare systems
Social PolicyPosted: 2009-06-11
Multiculturalism
Parliamentary Library - NSW
An 80-page Australian briefing paper examining key aspects of Australia's multiculturalism policy
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-07-04
An Adequate Superannuation-Based Retirement Income?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 39-page Australian research brief discusses the adequacy of existing superannuation arrangements in Australia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-03-27
Should We Expand the Use of Pay-for-Performance in Health Care?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 23-page Australian research paper examines the evidence on the impact of P4P schemes in health care
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-24
Paternalism in Social Policy: When is it Justifiable?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 31-page Australian paper considering when paternalist policies may be considered justifiable
Social PolicyPosted: 2011-01-05
Disability Support Pensioners 1984-2004
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 4-page Australian research note studying the rise in the number of recipients of the Disability Support Pension
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-08-06
Own Motion Investigation into Child Protection: Out of Home Care
Ombudsman Victoria
This 135-page Australian report examines the role of the Department of Human Services (the department) in responding to reports from the community regarding children perceived to be at risk of harm
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-06-03
Inclusion Through Innovation
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - U.K.
An 88-page U.K. report examining how information and communications technology (ICT) can be harnessed to help tackle social exclusion
Science & Technology, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-11-02
Is the European Welfare State Really More Expensive?
OECD
This 131-page working paper provides information on trends and composition of social expenditure in OECD countries. It also presents the OECD SOCX Manual
Social PolicyPosted: 2011-11-10
Society at a Glance: Asia/Pacific 2011
OECD
The 120-page second edition of this publication provides a quantitative overview of social trends across 36 Asia-Pacific countries and economies. It covers issues such as time use (particularly unpaid work), migration, unemployment, poverty and inequality, social and health care expenditure, social cohesion and life satisfaction
Social Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-22
Social Protection: A Global Imperative
ODI
A UK opinion on how to realise the G-20 commitment to fund social protection for the poorest countries as part of its global plan for recovery
Social Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-05-03
Attitudes Towards the Public Pension: Analysis From a New Perspective
NLI Research Institute
A 9-page Japanese paper applying latent class anlaysis techniques to a private sector survey investigating public attitudes towards the Japanese public pension
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-11-13
Questions About Expanded Participation and the "Sustainability" of Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance System
NLI Research Institute
A 4-page paper examining the issues surrounding the proposal to extend participation in Japan's long-term care insurance system to younger people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
Building Community-Based Care Systems for Elderly Persons with Memory Loss: A Case Study
NLI Research Institute
A 9-page Japanese report on a program launched by the town of Honbetsu to support dementia sufferers and their carers
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-09-17
Proposals for Establishing an "Open Society of Trust and Independence"
NIRA
An 11-page Japanese paper outlining proposals for creating a new social framework in Japan
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-11-23
The Role of Ombudsmen in Assuring Quality
NHPF
This US background paper discusses the role of long-term care ombudsmen and highlights selected issues regarding the capacity of the program to promote quality care and advance the rights of residents
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-14
The Value of Social Care Professionals Working in Extended Schools
NFER
This 75-page UK research explores the impact of social care professionals working within the multi-disciplinary environment of an extended school
Social Policy, EducationPosted: 2008-06-11
Affirmative Action: The US Experience and Implications for New Zealand
New Zealand Roundtable
A 30-page lecture considering the lessons to be drawn from affirmative action policies in the U.S.
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-04-28
Evidence to Date on the Working and Effectiveness of ALMPs in New Zealand
New Zealand Department of Labour
This 80-page New Zealand report summarises the evidence from recent New Zealand employment programme evaluations and compares the results with international evidence on similar programmes
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-20
Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion 2004
New Policy Institute
This 72-page annual report assesses where matters stand on poverty and social exclusion in Britain
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-12-13
Nonpartisan Social Security Reform Plan
New America Foundation
This 9-page crossparty document presents a plan for reforming social security in the U.S.
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-12-19
The Neighbourhood Challenge
Nesta UK
A 42-page UK report examining how communities can lead meaningful change in their neighbourhoods
Urban Issues, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-09-21
Benefits That Work
NEF
This 48-page UK report sets out the case for a Community Allowance: an innovative scheme which will create paid work opportunities in trusted community organisations. The Community Allowance combines the objectives of bringing participants closer to employment with doing important work in the communities that they live in
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-11-11
A Bit Rich?
NEF
This 44-page UK report uses new quantification techniques to calculate the value created for society by a range of different professions. For each, the authors measured the conventional economic returns, such as the number of jobs created, as well as key environmental impacts, including climate change effects, and social impacts, for example contribution to individual or community well-being
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-14
Approaches to Research Priorities for Policy: A Comparative Study
NCVER
This 16-page Australian paper uses two contrasting case studies of Scotland and Australia to consider the extent to which it is feasible to align academic research investment with policy priorities
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-02
Creating Learning Spaces for Refugees: The Role of Multicultural Organisations in Australia
NCVER
Through the experiences of refugees from Bosnia, Iraq and Sudan, this 53-page research study explores the role multicultural community organisations play in creating important informal networks and learning spaces that connect people from refugee backgrounds to the wider Australian community
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-11
The Role of Vocational Education and Training in Welfare to Work
NCVER
This 42-page Australian report investigates the role that VET can play in the transition from welfare to work
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2008-05-14
Pension Reform in Chile: Closing the Gap, Not Scrapping the System
NCPA
A 3-page US commentary on how the Chilean pension system is working
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-22
Improving Savings Incentives for the Poor
NCPA
A 2-page US brief analysis proposing a programme designed to improve savings by low earners
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-09-09
Key Readings on Policy Levers to Promote Social Inclusion and Respect for Diversity in Early Childhood
NCCP
This 8-page US resource includes a sample of research and policy books, articles, reports, and other resources reporting findings and lessons learned on the viability and effectiveness of various policy strategies to infuse a social inclusion and respect for diversity (SI & RD) perspective in early childhood education in the U.S.
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-08-09
Paid Leave in the States
NCCP
This 12-page US brief examines existing paid leave policies in the US and concludes with recommendations for policymakers considering paid leave.
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-18
Moving Beyond Traditional Cash Measures of Economic Well-being: including indirect benefits and indirect taxes
NATSEM
A 42-page discussion paper studying economic well-being in the UK and Australia, taking into account indirect benefits and taxes
Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-11-14
Understanding Life Satisfaction and the Education Puzzle
NATSEM
This 31-page Australian paper estimates the partial effect of educational achievement on different life satisfactions in Australia and how this differs by age group
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-09-12
Report of the National Seniors Council on Volunteering Among Seniors and Positive and Active Aging
National Seniors Council
A 60-page Canadian report aimed at improving volunteering among seniors and promoting positive and active aging
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-07-08
Shut Out: The Experience of People with Disabilities and their Families in Australia
National People with Disabilities and Carer Council
This 79-page Australian discussion paper asked people with disabilities and their families, friends and carers to identify the main barriers to their full participation in the economic and social life of the community
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-08-11
Does Means-Testing Exacerbate Early Retirement?
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
A 52-page U.K. paper analysing the trade-off between means-testing state pension benefits and disincentives to saving and working
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-09-15
The Impact of Changing Demographics and Pensions on the Demand for Housing and Financial Assets
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
A 42-page U.K. discussion paper examining the impact of ageing and the reform of social security on the demand for housing and the level of owner-occupation
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2006-01-25
Social Science Research and Public Policy: Narrowing the Divide
National Institute for Governance
A 20-page Australian occasional paper examining the relationship between social science research and public policy and its processes, and offering directions for the best use of research in developing public policy
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-11-16
Cultural and Linguistic Inclusion?
National Ethnic Disability Alliance
This 52-page Australian literature review explores the definitions and measures of social exclusion, social inclusion and social cohesion through an analysis of literature and indicators from Australia and the United Kingdom. It also explores how measures of cultural diversity can be built into understanding and measuring social inclusion in Australia
Social Policy, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2009-03-03
The Arts and Achievement in At-risk Youth
National Endowment for the Arts
A 28-page US report finding that at-risk students who have access to the arts in or out of school also tend to have better academic results, better workforce opportunities, and more civic engagement
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-04-13
Forming, Developing and Sustaining Social Partnerships
National Centre for Vocational Education Research
This 45-page Australian report considers the principles and practices that build and sustain social partnerships in a range of contexts
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-12-23
Assessing Poverty and Inequality at a Detailed Regional Level
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
A 19-page Australian paper describing new techniques developed to create synthetic household microdata and demonstrating their use in analysing poverty rates, the spatial impact of policy change and the characteristics of the poor by geographical area
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-31
The Effectiveness of Child Care Benefit at Improving Returns to Work for Women
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
A 23-page Australian paper examining how effective child care benefit is in improving the returns to work for women with young children
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2005-02-15
Retirement Savings Reforms on which the Left and the Right Can Agree
National Center of Policy Analysis
A 2-page brief analysis summarizing the retirement savings situation in the U.S. and proposing improvements in the U.S. system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-12-06
Making HSAs Better
National Center for Policy Analysis
A 2-page U.S. brief analysis proposing improvements to the Health Savings Account system
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-07-05
Reforming Social Security: Lessons from Thirty Countries
National Center for Policy Analysis
This 39-page U.S. study examines how 30 countries around the world have reformed their social security systems
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-05-21
Ten Steps to Reforming Baby Boomer Retirement
National Center for Policy Analysis
This 40-page US study outlines 10 steps that could be taken to secure the retirement of baby boomers and future generations of retirees
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-04
When Work Doesn't Pay: What Every Policymaker Should Know
National Center for Children in Poverty
This 8-page US report highlights ways in which the current US structure of work support policies often leads to unintended consequences
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-06-23
Single Mothers Working at Night: Standard Work, Child Care Subsidies and Implications for Welfare Reform
National Bureau of Economic Research
A single-page abstract of this report, which investigates the impact of child care subsidies on the working practices of single mothers
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2004-02-06
Micro-Class Mobility: Social Reproduction in Four Countries
MZES
This 52-page German working paper highlights the importance of occupation in determining social mobility
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-07-20
Fiscal Austerity and Public Investment: Is the Possible the Enemy of the Necessary?
MPI
This 33-page German discussion paper assesses the capacity of governments under conditions of financial austerity to shift financial resources within the shrinking share of discretionary expenditure from old to new purposes
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-10-08
Positive Ageing Indicators
Ministry of Social Development - NZ
A 152-page New Zealand Report measuring aspects of well-being and quality of life for older people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-09
Social Inclusion and Participation: A Guide to Policy and Planning
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
This New Zealand document provides a conceptual framework and guide for policy development and service delivery with the aim of achieving fairness, opportunity and security for all New Zealanders
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-05-04
Screening Welfare Beneficiaries for Adult Literacy Skills: A Review of the International Literature
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
This New Zealand literature review examines the policy and operational responses of welfare jurisdictions in different countries to manage literacy issues among their beneficiary populations
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-02
Drug Use in New Zealand: Key Results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 233-page report presents the key findings about drug use and drug-related harm among New Zealand adults, from the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey
Drug Abuse, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-12
Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 27-page New Zealand document outlines services designed to minimise harm from problem gambling
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-06-28
Does "Work for the Dole" Work?
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
This 40-page Australian working paper examines the effect of a community-based work experience program on exiting unemployment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
Did the 2007 Welfare Reforms for Low Income Parents in Australia Increase Welfare Exits?
Melbourne Institute
A 41-page Australian working paper examining the impacts of recent Australian welfare to work reforms for low income parents of school-aged children who had been in receipt of Parenting Payment for at least one year
Social PolicyPosted: 2012-01-14
Jobless Households: Longitudinal Analysis of the Persistence and Determinants of Joblessness
Melbourne Institute
A 73-page Australian report of a panel survey reveals variations in the persistence of joblessness by type of household
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-29
Turning Welfare into a Work Support: Six-Year Impacts on Parents and Children from the Minnesota Family Investment Program
MDRC
A 162-page assessment of the outcomes of a U.S. program designed to encourage work, reduce reliance on public assistance and reduce poverty
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-08-10
The Core Analytics of Randomized Experiments for Social Research
MDRC
This 41-page US paper examines the core analytics of randomized experiments for social research
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-11-01