How can the welfare system in the U.S. be improved?

And when political realignment happens, it often leads to dramatic changes in the allocation of public resources. As the American welfare state evolved during the course of the 20th century, it had formative periods that corresponded to relatively new political arrangements. read more

There are soooo many questions about welfare here on Quora. Many of them are based on what I believe is a distorted image both of what welfare is, and how much of the taxpayer’s money goes to welfare. read more

The U.S. means-tested welfare system contains over 80 programs that provide cash, food, housing, medical, and social services targeted to poor and low-income Americans. In 2015, spending on the means-tested system was over $1 trillion and absorbed around 6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). read more

Unless the current welfare system is improved, the outlook is bleak for these families to put food on their table, keep a roof over their heads and have health insurance. There are several issues that need to be amended in the reauthorization of TANF. read more