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Title: The Impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit on Poverty: Analyzing the Dimensions by Race and Immigration

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2008

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Abstract: This paper analyzes the effectiveness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on poverty transitions, with an emphasis on native-born AfricanAmericans and immigration. A probit model is estimated using data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), which evaluates the impact of EITC participation and immigration on transitions out of poverty. The EITC is found to be a useful tool in combating poverty and is effective for AfricanAmericans, though only for women. More importantly, the results show that the implementation of state-level EITCs can mitigate the adverse effects of immigration for native-born AfricanAmericans.Keywords Earned income tax credit - Immigration - Poverty - Race

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Authors: Ajilore, Olugbenga

Periodical (Full): The Review of Black Political Economy

Issue: 4

Volume: 35

Pages: 117-127

Data Collections: IPUMS CPS

Topics: Education, Poverty and Welfare, Race and Ethnicity

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