The effects of multiple welfare program participatifon on educational expenditures and time use: Evidence from the social safety net in China

This study examined the effects of participation in multiple social safety net programs (in particular, Dibao and an education subsidy) on the educational expenditures and educational time use of middle school students in China. China’s social safety net is a comprehensive system consisting of means-tested cash transfer and supplementary assistance programs. This study offers insights into how multiple welfare program participation contributes...