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The Marriage Measures Guide of State-Level Statistics.
Goesling, Brian; Wood, Robert G.; Razafindrakoto, Carol; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2008
-level statistical information that policymakers and marriage program operators can use to assess the characteristics and needs of their … and implementation of healthy marriage programs. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010925116
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State Costs of Excessive Alcohol Consumption, 2006.
Sacks, Jeffrey J.; Roeber, Jim; Bouchery, Ellen E.; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2013
A new study finds excessive alcohol use causes a large economic burden to states and the District of Columbia. The study found that excessive alcohol use cost states and the District a median of $2.9 billion in 2006, ranging from $420 million in North Dakota to $32 billion in California. This...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010924249
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State Costs of Excessive Alcohol Consumption, 2006
Sacks, Jeffrey J.; Roeber, Jim; Bouchery, Ellen E.; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2013
A new study finds excessive alcohol use causes a large economic burden to states and the District of Columbia. The study found that excessive alcohol use cost states and the District a median of $2.9 billion in 2006, ranging from $420 million in North Dakota to $32 billion in California. This...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011100633
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Connecting the Dots: Statistics, Causality, and Policy.
Yoon, Frank - Mathematica Policy Research - 2012
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010609499
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Pathways to Adulthood and Marriage: Teenagers' Attitudes, Expectations, and Relationship Patterns.
Wood, Robert G.; Avellar, Sarah; Goesling, Brian - Mathematica Policy Research - 2008
In recent years, marriage patterns in the U.S. have changed dramatically, with adults spending more time unmarried, and … marriage patterns, this report examines teens’ attitudes, expectations, and experiences associated with romantic relationships … and marriage, and explores typical relationship pathways as they move into adulthood. Teens’ attitudes toward marriage are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010923424
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Federal Policy Efforts to Improve Outcomes Among Disadvantaged Families by Supporting Marriage and Family Stability.
Dion, M. Robin; Hawkins, Alan J. - Mathematica Policy Research - 2008
There is broad consensus that family structure is inextricably linked with poverty and the well-being of children. This paper reviews the connections between poverty, family structure, and child well-being; explains the rationale for a new policy strategy focused on intervening more directly at...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010923474
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Marriage Patterns of TANF Recipients: Evidence from Work First New Jersey.
Wood, Robert G.; Rangarajan, Anu; Deke, John - Mathematica Policy Research - 2003
recent policy debates related to welfare and marriage. The study found that marriage is relatively rare for TANF recipients … that the economic benefits of marriage may be short-lived. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010923953
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Implementing Healthy Marriage Programs for Unmarried Couples with Children: Early Lessons from the Building Strong Families Project.
Dion, M. Robin; Avellar, Sarah A.; Zaveri, Heather H.; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2006
the Building Strong Families (BSF) project, the centerpiece of a broader policy strategy to support healthy marriage, is … relationships and fulfill their aspirations for a healthy marriage if they choose to wed. This report documents early lessons from … 2006. The report shows that unwed parents in the program are interested in marriage education programs that will help them …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010924621
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Pathways to Adulthood and Marriage: Teenagers' Attitudes, Expectations, and Relationship Patterns.
Wood, Robert G.; Avellar, Sarah; Goesling, Brian - Mathematica Policy Research - 2008
In recent years, marriage patterns in the U.S. have changed dramatically, with adults spending more time unmarried, and … marriage patterns, this report examines teens’ attitudes, expectations, and experiences associated with romantic relationships … and marriage, and explores typical relationship pathways as they move into adulthood. Teens’ attitudes toward marriage are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010924889
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Why Have Divorce Rates Fallen? The Role of Women's Age at Marriage.
Rotz, Dana - Mathematica Policy Research - 2011
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010925243