Working Papers
A Network Approach to Geopolitics
Economics Working Paper 26127
October 16, 2026
Published October 3, 2022
Poverty rates have declined in recent decades, but some people still struggle to get by. Welfare programs are meant to be a safety net for people in need, but their structure can also keep families from escaping poverty. Individuals may lose benefits when they become employed, which can discourage them from getting a job. Are there better ways to help those in need?
Discussion Questions:
- What kinds of government programs could help increase innovation and entrepreneurship?
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