The Reconcentration of Poverty: Patterns of Housing Voucher Use, 2000 to 2008
In theory, housing choice vouchers provide low-income families with increased neighborhood options. However, previous research is mixed regarding whether the program promotes integration. Examining the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas, I find that households using vouchers are more economica...
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Published in | Housing policy debate Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 544 - 567 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Abingdon
Routledge
01.07.2014
Taylor & Francis Ltd |
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Summary: | In theory, housing choice vouchers provide low-income families with increased neighborhood options. However, previous research is mixed regarding whether the program promotes integration. Examining the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas, I find that households using vouchers are more economically and racially segregated than an extremely low-income comparison group. However, voucher households in areas with source-of-income protection laws are less racially segregated than voucher households in areas without such laws. |
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ISSN: | 1051-1482 2152-050X |
DOI: | 10.1080/10511482.2013.876437 |