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The Hamilton Project at @brookings.edu produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. www.hamiltonproject.org
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Social Insurance - The Hamilton Project
Social insurance protects workers and families by providing income support, assistance in meeting basic needs, or services to improve economic opportunity.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Explore more of our work on SNAP and other basic needs programs: www.hamiltonproject.org/topics/socia...
SNAP can help low-income households avoid costly borrowing—and a cascade of related hardships—in the event of an unexpected financial shock. www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
The role of SNAP in alleviating financial strain - The Hamilton Project
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is central to the U.S. safety net’s ability to help families weather financial shocks.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
SNAP can help low-income households avoid costly borrowing—and a cascade of related hardships—in the event of an unexpected financial shock. www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
SNAP helps stabilize and stimulate the economy: When people lose their jobs or experience a decline in income and become newly eligible for SNAP, they can enroll in the program and quickly receive and spend benefits in their local communities. www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will significantly impair recession response - The Hamilton Project
Lauren Bauer and Diane Schanzenbach analyze how SNAP cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect the program’s response to recessions.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
SNAP helps stabilize and stimulate the economy: When people lose their jobs or experience a decline in income and become newly eligible for SNAP, they can enroll in the program and quickly receive and spend benefits in their local communities. www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
SNAP plays a crucial role in combating food insecurity. As Danielle Perry explained at our October 30 event, “For every meal the emergency food system can provide, SNAP provides nine.” www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
Event recap—Addressing threats to the SNAP program - The Hamilton Project
On October 30, The Hamilton Project hosted a webcast to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the program in the One Big Beautiful…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
SNAP plays a crucial role in combating food insecurity. As Danielle Perry explained at our October 30 event, “For every meal the emergency food system can provide, SNAP provides nine.” www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
For #FigureFriday, learn more in @bobgreensteindc.bsky.social’s 2022 THP paper on targeting, universalism, and other factors affecting social programs’ political strength: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
For #FigureFriday, learn more in @bobgreensteindc.bsky.social’s 2022 THP paper on targeting, universalism, and other factors affecting social programs’ political strength: www.hamiltonproject.org/publication/...