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Spencer, K. (2012). A study of the impact of a first-year experience initiative on first-year developmental education student success and persistence (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3542047)
Topic Area: Community College
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
Outcome Effectiveness:- Education and skills gains-Low-No impactsEducation and skills gains
- Cengiz, D., Dube, A., Lindner, A., & Zipperer, B. (2019). The effect of minimum wages on low-wage jobs. Quarterly Journal of Economics, 134(3), 1405–1454. doi:10.1093/qje/qjz014
Topic Area: Low-Income Adults
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
Outcome Effectiveness:- Employment-Low-No impactsEmployment
- Karlan, D., Nelson, S., Shafir, E., & Zinman, J. (2012). Super savers? A randomized evaluation of commitment savings and financial counseling in New York City. New Haven, CT: Innovations in Poverty Action. [Super Savers vs. Control]
Topic Area: Financial Literacy
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
Outcome Effectiveness:- Knowledge and skills for financial decision making-Low-No impactsKnowledge and skills for financial decision making
- Ku, H. (2019). The effect of wage subsidies on piece rate workers: Evidence from the penny per pound program in Florida. Journal of Development Economics, 139, 122–134. doi:10.1016/j.jdeveco.2019.03.005
Topic Area: Low-Income Adults
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
Outcome Effectiveness:- Employment-Low-Unfavorable impactsEmployment
Maguire, S., Freely, J., Clymer, C., Conway, M. & Schwartz, D. (2010). Tuning in to local labor markets: Findings from the Sectoral Employment impact study. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures. [Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership]
Topic Area: Low-Income Adults
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
- Gardiner, K., & Juras, R. (2019). PACE Cross-Program Implementation and Impact Study Findings (Report No. 2019-32). Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [I-BEST]
Topic Area: Community College, Low-Income Adults
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
Outcome Effectiveness:- Education and skills gains-Mod/high-Favorable impactsEducation and skills gains
- Snyder, T., Rinkevich, S., & Yuan, W. (2019). Do minimum wage increases affect SNAP benefits? B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, 19(2). doi:10.1515/bejeap-2018-0045
Topic Area: Low-Income Adults
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
Outcome Effectiveness:- Public benefits receipt-Mod/high-Mixed impactsPublic benefit receipt
- Anderson, J., Freedman, S., & Hamilton, G. (2009). The Employment Retention and Advancement project: Results from the Los Angeles Reach for Success program. Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Topic Area: Low-Income Adults
Study Type: Implementation Analysis
Almeida, R., & Carneiro, P. (2008). The return to firm investments in human capital. World Bank Social Protection and Labor Discussion Paper No. 0822.
Topic Area: Low-Income Adults
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
- Bloomer, S. R. & Sipe, T. A. (2003). The impact of the Georgia fatherhood program on employment and wages. Journal of Social Services Research, 29(4), 53-65.
Topic Area: Low-Income Adults
Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
Outcome Effectiveness:- Earnings and wages-Low-No impactsEarnings and wages
- Employment-Low-Favorable impactsEmployment