Author

Karen Edwards

Publication Date

1-27-2009

Summary

A new direction in anti-poverty policy has emerged in the United States. This new direction is centered around asset building and stakeholding. In contrast to many of the precepts of the welfare state, which emphasize income and consumption, asset-based policy promotes savings and investment.

Document Type

Research Brief

Category

Asset building

Subarea

Inclusion in Asset Building

Original Citation

Edwards, K. (1997). Individual development accounts: Creative savings for families and communities (CSD Report). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Keywords

IDA, individual development account, low income, saving, savings, asset accumulation

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