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Test Cash Transfers With Independent Research
- Do evaluate guaranteed income programs with independent academic research and clear metrics.
- Carter recommends unconditional cash pilots and rigorous evaluation to counter myths and show real impact.
Cash Payments Support Work And Stability
- Recipients of small monthly cash transfers mostly spend them on essentials and use funds to stabilize work and childcare.
- Carter notes that cash often increases employment by enabling people to take interviews or childcare needed for better jobs.
WIC Failed Allergic Daughter's Needs
- Carter recounts relying on WIC when his daughter had severe food allergies and how program rules misaligned with real needs.
- The story illustrates why unconditional cash is often more helpful than in-kind aid that doesn't match family circumstances.