The Effect of Safety Net Generosity on Maternal Mental Health and Risky Health Behaviors

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Sep 24, 2021
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The Effect of Safety Net Generosity on Maternal Mental Health and Risky Health Behaviors, in National Bureau of Economic Research Working Papers

Key takeaway: "Our results suggest that a more generous safety net is protective of maternal mental health: we estimate that a $1000 increase to the combined cash and food benefit package reduces severe psychological distress by 5.5 percent."

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The Effect of Safety Net Generosity on Maternal Mental Health and Risky Health Behaviors

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