The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination (8th Edition) - Softcover

Bradley R. Schiller

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130173223 ISBN 13: 9780130173225

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2000

Synopsis

This book makes a multifaceted approach to the problems of poverty, welfare, and discrimination—giving readers a close-up look at not only the economic issues, but also the social and political effects. Its content includes the latest (1998) poverty profiles and special Census Bureau tabulations. Major policy initiatives such as welfare reforms, child support, healthcare, and job training are also discussed. A special focus is placed on the new welfare (TANF) system, and an assessment of its impact on welfare caseloads and poverty. For anyone who wants to measure the problems, analyze the causes, and review the policies that impact poverty and discrimination.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This book was written to provide students with a broad overview of the dimensions of poverty and discrimination, the various explanations for these social ills, and the policy options for addressing them.

From the Back Cover:

• The latest (1998) poverty profiles, including special Census Bureau tabulations undertaken specifically for the Schiller text.
• A detailed discussion of the new welfare system (TANF) and an assessment of its impact on welfare caseloads and poverty.
• An assessment of the affirmative action reversals in California and elsewhere.
• More illustrations and assessments of the interplay between business cycles, poverty, and discrimination.
• A new assessment of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as well as targeted employee tax credits (e.g., the Work Opportunity Tax Credit).
• Expanded discussion of the minimum wage.
• New material on "family policy," including maternity leave and child care subsidies.
• New emphasis on class discrimination and income-targeted preferences.
• More public opinion data on poverty, inequality, and racism.
• Additional data on the critical antipoverty effectiveness of Social Security and other income-transfer programs.

In addition to this wealth of new material, the new edition of The Economics of Poverty and Discrimination lists web sites that permit students to access additional data and resources. An accompanying Instructor's Manual, prepared by Professor Steve Rock of Western Illinois University, offers additional resources and teaching suggestions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0130173223
• ISBN 13: 9780130173225
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 302