Using simulation models to address ?what if? questions about welfare reform

Journal of Policy Analysis and ManagementVolume 23, Issue 4 p. 890-901 Professional Practice Using simulation models to address “what if” questions about welfare reform A.A. Zagonel, A.A. Zagonel Sandia National LaboratoriesSearch for more papers by this authorJ. Rohrbaugh, J. Rohrbaugh Rockefeller College State University of New YorkSearch for more papers by this authorG.P. Richardson, G.P. Richardson Rockefeller College State University of New YorkSearch for more papers by this authorD.F. Andersen, D.F. Andersen State University of New YorkSearch for more papers by this author A.A. Zagonel, A.A. Zagonel Sandia National LaboratoriesSearch for more papers by this authorJ. Rohrbaugh, J. Rohrbaugh Rockefeller College State University of New YorkSearch for more papers by this authorG.P. Richardson, G.P. Richardson Rockefeller College State University of New YorkSearch for more papers by this authorD.F. Andersen, D.F. 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