Work Incentives and the Food Stamp Program

@article{Hoynes2010WorkIA,
  title={Work Incentives and the Food Stamp Program},
  author={Hilary Williamson Hoynes and Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach},
  journal={Labor: Public Policy \& Regulation eJournal},
  year={2010}
}
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