Article Publication Date:
1/25/2006
Summary:
This analysis suggests a number of states are charting new territory in the arena of social investments that are designed to address the root causes of poverty and wealth inequality in the nation. By highlighting specific policies that are designed to enable households to build assets and by examining how they came about, this document can serve as a roadmap for policymakers, advocates and interested individuals.
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Institute on Assets and Social Policy
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Asset Building; Asset Foundation; Human Capital; Individual Capacity
Contact
Institute on Assets and Social Policy The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
assetinstitute@brandeis.edu
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781-736-8685
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50826