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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of a policy aimed to provide a guaranteed minimum income to vulnerable Americansâ"the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Enacted as part of a major welfare reform, SSI sought to replace a patchwork of local and state programs with a streamlined and uniform federal system. The book explores the motivations behind the creation of SSI, examining how it addressed the perceived shortcomings of earlier welfare programs. It highlights the efforts to balance the goals of providing a safety net for the needy while encouraging self-sufficiency and minimizing disincentives to work. The author analyzes the impact of SSI over the years, tracing its successes and challenges. It discusses the demographic shifts in the recipient population, the changing economic landscape, and the ongoing debates over program adequacy and eligibility criteria. Through the lens of SSI, this book offers insights into the broader evolution of welfare policy in the United States. It raises questions about the role of government in providing economic security, the tension between compassion and fiscal responsibility, and the challenges of addressing the needs of a diverse and aging population. Ultimately, this book provides a valuable perspective on the history and complexities of SSI, shedding light on the ongoing efforts to strike a balance between providing assistance to those in need and promoting self-reliance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331528579_0
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