Likewise, EITC has done well. Medicaid expanded in 1980s and 1990s. Severe political weakness discussed by Skocpol mainly aimed at cash welfare programs for poor who are able-bodied and do not work or work very little. Link to old and disabled populations. In kind benefits tend to do better such as food stamps.
Federal benefits are stronger.
Job Corps evaluation. Don't underrate substitution effect in current environment. Need to combine universal and targeted approaches.