This paper uses measured sibling resemblance to explore the importance of family background as a determinant of welfare program participation. The results indicate a high degree of sibling resemblance in welfare receipt. (JOW)

Children's scores on the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test were influenced by mothers' schooling, grandparents' schooling, and family size. Increases in mothers' working hours negatively affected children's achievement. Welfare dependence reduced test scores, largely due to transmission of an underclass heritage of low achievement. (Author/SK)

Analyzes the impact of a negative income tax experiment on the school performance of children in grades 4 through 10, indicating an increase in reading achievement for the younger children but not the older. Discusses evidence from previous research, welfare reform and educational achievement, and the research methodology and results. (MF)

Examines the effects of a negative income tax on school-enrollment and labor-supply decisions of urban Black teenagers. Results support the contention that the negative income tax would enable more teenagers to complete high school and postpone entry into the labor force. Theoretical considerations and empirical results are analyzed. (MF)