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Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds

Washington University in St. Louis

Jul 29, 2026

Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds

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 cou…

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Public benefits 'cliffs' can trap low-wage workers, study finds

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