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Cash Transfers Fall Short Amid Rising Living Costs
9/2/2025
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Story summary
- Recent U.S. cash-transfer programs show limited effectiveness amid rising living costs.
- While they can reduce poverty, studies reveal minimal impact on health and education.
- Historical data indicates long-term benefits for children and families, despite less visible immediate effects.
- Critics highlight that current programs do not tackle deeper systemic issues faced by low-income households.
