In-work conditionality is based on weak evidence - but will the policy sink or swim?

Abbas, Jo and Jones, Katy (2018) In-work conditionality is based on weak evidence - but will the policy sink or swim? British Politics and Policy at LSE (12 Sep 2018). Website.

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Abstract

The public seem to be unaware of the poor evidence underpinning in-work conditionality, write Jo Abbas and Katy Jones. But research suggests that this policy is unfair and ineffective, and so once Universal Credit is rolled out, it could face resistance both from claimants and the wider public.

Item Type:	Online resource (Website)
Official URL:	http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/in-work-c...
Additional Information:	© 2018 The Authors
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology
JEL classification:	I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare and Poverty > I38 - Government Policy; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs
Date Deposited:	16 Jan 2019 11:58
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 17:59
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/91836

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