This book is a compilation of seminal articles on poverty and welfare in the United States that would work well as reading for graduate level courses in welfare, poverty, and evaluation.

Articles from the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management - considered to be one of the leading forums for the exploration of poverty and welfare - presented in a single volume
Presents high-quality research, performed over many years by a wide range of individuals and organizations
Includes articles on poverty measurement, concentrated poverty, the relative merits of voluntary versus mandatory welfare-to-work policies, welfare dependency, and the impact of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program