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Does Administrative Burden Influence Public Support for Government Programs? Evidence from a Survey Experiment

Does Administrative Burden Influence Public Support for Government Programs? Evidence from a Survey Experiment
2019
Public Administration Review
Author(s): 
Lael R. Keiser, Susan M. Miller
Does Administrative Burden Influence Public Support for Government Programs? Evidence from a Survey Experiment
Source Sector(s)
Academic
Benefits Program
TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Medicaid/CHIP
SSI: Supplemental Security Income
Level of Government
No items found.
Location
United States
Format
Academic Article

It is hypothesized that if information about the existing screening mechanisms is highlighted and made salient, this will lead to greater approval of eligibility-based programs. The results of this study demonstrate the ways in which in which information regarding administrative burden can shape citizens’ support for eligibility-based programs.