Introduction -- The emergence of the work-first prescription -- Welfare reform and access to postsecondary education: national trends -- The implementation of welfare reform: consistency and change -- The workforce investment act: investment or disinvestment? -- The implementation of WIA: does...

The slave trades out of Africa represent one of the most significant forced migration experiences in history. In this paper I illustrate their long-term consequences. I first consider the influence of the slave trade on the "sending" countries in Africa, with attention to their economic,...

Prior research has demonstrated that financial aid can influence both college enrollments and completions, but less is known about its post-college consequences. Even for students whose attainment is unaffected, financial aid may affect post-college outcomes via reductions in both time to degree...