Poverty in the United States

Jared Bernstein and Charles Murray debated the role of government in addressing poverty and income inequality. Mr. Murray argued that commun… read more

Jared Bernstein and Charles Murray debated the role of government in addressing poverty and income inequality. Mr. Murray argued that communities work best with a traditional family structure, and “advance welfare states” discourage people from working and holding jobs. Mr. Bernstein countered that government assistance provides opportunity to help lift people out of poverty, saying, “If economy isn’t creating enough jobs, then it is the role of the public sector to create jobs.” close

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  • Jared Bernstein Senior Fellow Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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Poverty in the United States

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Program ID:
308094-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Debate
Location:
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
First Aired:
Oct 30, 2012 | 10:05am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 09, 2013 | 5:33am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Oct 30, 2012 | 10:05am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 30, 2012 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 31, 2012 | 2:36am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 01, 2012 | 5:30am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 01, 2012 | 3:37pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 08, 2012 | 7:43am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 08, 2013 | 11:42pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jan 09, 2013 | 5:33am EST | C-SPAN 3
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