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Poverty In America with Matthew Desmond

The Preamble

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Reevaluating American Welfare: The Hidden Tax Breaks

This chapter examines the unequal distribution of housing assistance and tax breaks in the U.S., spotlighting the mortgage interest deduction that primarily benefits wealthier households. It challenges traditional views of welfare by revealing how affluent Americans receive significant financial advantages, urging a reconsideration of these systems to better address poverty and inequality.

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