The rising poverty and unemployment rates triggered by the recession are stark reminders of the need for a secure social safety net. Such programs should provide economic security, protect vulnerable families, and promote equality-but the United States falls behind other countries in accomplishing these goals. In Repairing the U.S. Social Safety Net, Martha R. Burt and Demetra Smith Nightingale encourage strengthening the safety net and making a national commitment to end poverty.
- ISBN10 0877667616
- ISBN13 9780877667612
- Publish Date 2 February 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Urban Institute Press,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 290
- Language English