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Understanding The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families' Reach Across The U.S., Alison Keenan
Understanding The Temporary Assistance For Needy Families' Reach Across The U.S., Alison Keenan
Honors Theses
One way the federal government attempts to alleviate child poverty and the associated trauma and expenses is through welfare. Cash assistance helps families make ends meet and maintain stability, reducing poverty and its effects. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF) is one source of welfare in the United States. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the state in which a child lives matters, as TANF’s reach varies considerably across the U.S. The purpose of this thesis is to understand why some states reach more needy families than other states and to suggest policy recommendations to …
The Immigration Crisis In Italy: A Convergence Of Crises And What It Means For Globalization, Emma Salachi
The Immigration Crisis In Italy: A Convergence Of Crises And What It Means For Globalization, Emma Salachi
Honors Theses
This paper is an analysis of what is deemed the “immigration crisis” in Europe as it affects the country of Italy. Originally, I had theorized that the effects of the immigration crisis on Italy were due solely to the failings of the Schengen Agreement. However, upon further research, I concluded the problems of the Schengen are only one part of a larger picture that finds its beginnings in the economic problems of Italy. The worldwide economic crisis of 2008 and the actions of the European Central Bank in the wake of the crisis created a separation in the European Union …