THE IMPACT OF LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION ON HOUSEHOLD ENERGY INSECURITY

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作者：
Murray, Anthony G. [1 ]
Mills, Bradford F. [2 ]
机构：
[1] USDA Econ Res Serv, Washington, DC 20024 USA
[2] Virginia Tech, Dept Agr & Appl Econ, Blacksburg, VA 24061 USA
来源：
CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC POLICY | 2014年 / 32卷 / 04期
关键词：
FOOD STAMP PROGRAM; MODELS;
D O I：
10.1111/coep.12050
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
The impact of the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP), the single largest energy assistance program available to poor households in the United States has received little rigorous attention. If LIHEAP participation significantly improves low-income household energy security, funding cuts or eliminating the program could negatively impact the poor. This article empirically estimates the impact of LIHEAP on household energy security. The results indicate participation in LIHEAP significantly increases energy security in low-income households. Simulations suggest that elimination of the current household energy-assistance safety net will decrease the number of low-income energy secure households by over 17%.
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页码：811 / 825
页数：15
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