Recipiency History and Left-Censored Spells of Program Participation in the SIPP
Recipiency History and Left-Censored Spells of Program Participation in the SIPP
Working Paper Number: SEHSD-WP1991-14 or SIPP-WP-153
The SIPP is a longitudinal survey that follows individuals over a period of approximately two and a half years, collecting monthly information on participation in social programs, as well of course, a large array of other items. This paper presents information about estimating durations of program participation using data from the SIPP. For illustration, the focus is on the program Aid to Families with Dependent Children or AFDC.
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