Much of today's political rhetoric decries the welfare state and our maze of government regulations. Critics hark back to a time before the state intervened so

Based on ten years of research, the book follows individuals and families as they apply for and live on public aid and eventually leave the system. Rank's chron

Tackling one of the most volatile issues in contemporary politics, Martin Gilens's work punctures myths and misconceptions about welfare policy, public opinion,

Including education has profound consequences, undergirding the case for the productivity of welfare state programs and the explanation for why all rich nations