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Besse, Art – Thrust: The Journal for Employment and Training Professionals, 1982
Public service employment is a cost-effective fiscal remedy in terms of jobs created within the first 12 months. Its effectiveness is enhanced if participants come from welfare or unemployment compensation programs. Other positive attributes are low inflationary impact and ability to be targeted to areas or groups. (SK)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Economic Change, Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Programs
