摘要: The AFDC program contains incentives for family dissolution, as well the usual regarding work effort inherent in transfer programs of its type. research discussed below attempts to determine extent impact these incentives. Cross-section analyses SMSAs 1960 and 1970 are presented, relating proportion female-headed families female population receiving assistance size payment related variables. results indicate that both female-headship rates recipient significantly affected by relative payments white nonwhite populations alike.