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March 7, 2002
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March 7, 2002
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The safety net as economic ally
Comparative political
economist Torben Iversen believes the extent and nature of the
welfare state help to determine the risks that workers are willing to
take in the job market. (Staff photo by Stephanie Mitchell)
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HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES
The Big Picture
Shakespeare Christmas, custodian, educator
The safety net as economic ally
Iversen says welfare spending helps craft worker choices in economy
Copyright 2002 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College
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