Social

Are Unstable Families a Productive Adaptation to Poverty?: Evidence from the Poverty Culture

Critics of social welfare contend poverty produces unstable family structures. But maybe lower-income households favor flexible family structures to increase their wealth.   Opponents of government assistance for low-income families argue low rates of stable marriage are a root cause of poverty, while supporters of welfare programs counter that poverty causes the family instability which […]

Is Privatization of State-Provided Services Doing More Harm than Good?

There has been increasing support for privatization in Saudi Arabia, with proponents arguing private entities can more efficiently provide services like health care and education than government can. But would higher efficiency come at a social cost?    A wave pushing for the privatization of public services has been gaining momentum in Saudi Arabia. In January […]