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An ad hoc committee will analyze the evidence on key determinants of entrenched poverty and the effectiveness of programs designed to address those determinants to identify policies and programs with the potential to reduce long-term, intergenerational poverty.
The study will result in a final report, including findings and recommendations to guide future federal investments in long-term measures to reduce intergenerational poverty.
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Reducing Intergenerational Poverty
Consensus Study Report
·2024
Experiencing poverty during childhood can lead to lasting harmful effects that compromise not only children's health and welfare but can also hinder future opportunities for economic mobility, which may be passed on to future generations. This cycle of economic disadvantage weighs heavily not only o...
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