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Opinion: The Time is Right for Social Welfare Reform

Opinion: The Time is Right for Social Welfare Reform

by | May 7, 2013 | Opinion

Ever since their introduction, social safety nets (SSNs) have played a critical role in fighting poverty. They provide government assistance, whether in kind or in the form of cash payments, which can be vital in helping the most vulnerable withstand the effects of...