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The link between population density and welfare participation

M R Rank1, T A Hirschl

  • 1George Western Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130.

Demography
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Higher population density in urban areas increases food stamp program participation among eligible households. This is linked to better access to information and more favorable attitudes toward welfare.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Demography

Background:

  • Limited research exists on the relationship between population density and welfare participation.
  • Understanding this link is crucial for social welfare and poverty studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between population density and food stamp program use in the U.S.
  • To identify factors contributing to this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized longitudinal data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics.
  • Employed aggregate and multivariate analyses.

Main Results:

  • Population density significantly and positively impacts food stamp program participation.
  • Low-income individuals in urban areas are more likely to use food stamps.

Conclusions:

  • Urban settings facilitate food stamp participation through improved information access and reduced welfare stigma.
  • Findings highlight the role of environment in welfare program utilization.

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