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475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids?

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Child Poverty and Government Aid in the U.S.

This chapter discusses the evolving landscape of child poverty in Washington D.C., particularly in light of the COVID pandemic and its unintended consequences. It compares U.S. aid systems to those of other countries and delves into a research initiative focused on the effects of direct financial support on low-income children's development.

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