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This Book Will Upset Your Textbook

The Political Orphanage

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Rethinking the American Welfare State

This chapter explores the complexities of the American welfare system, examining how safety nets like the Great Society have affected workforce participation among the poor. It discusses the gaps in poverty statistics and the need for education and mandatory work requirements to effectively address poverty and inequality.

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