Efficiency vs. Equity? A Reform to Reduce WIC Costs Impacts Access
Many U.S. safety net programs provide in-kind benefits and contract with private vendors to deliver these benefits. Such public–private partnerships
Read moreMany U.S. safety net programs provide in-kind benefits and contract with private vendors to deliver these benefits. Such public–private partnerships
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