The effect of food stamp cashout on undernutrition
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We investigate the effect of food stamp cashout on undernutrition using household data from cashout experiments in Alabama and San Diego, California. We apply dominance methods to test for differences in nutrient distributions at or below the recommended dietary allowances. 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.
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