Federal Categorical Grants and Social Policies: An Empirical Study

Multiple regression analysis indicates that the federal aid provided by categorical grants for the development of community services to the disabled between 1971 and 1980 were highly stimulative for the expansion of community services. Data for 27 states indicate that the funds provided by categoric...

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Published in:The Social service review (Chicago) 1988-12, Vol.62 (4), p.614-631
Main Author: Finnegan, Daniel J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Communities
Community mental health services
Community Services
Disabled
Federal aid
Government
Government Spending
Grants
Health Services
Income taxes
Local government
Multiple regression
Policy Making
Social policy
Social services
State income tax
U.S.A
United States
Volunteer labor
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Summary:Multiple regression analysis indicates that the federal aid provided by categorical grants for the development of community services to the disabled between 1971 and 1980 were highly stimulative for the expansion of community services. Data for 27 states indicate that the funds provided by categorical grants were positively associated with additional state spending for community services. These funds were also positively associated with an increasing proportion of state expenditures being allocated to community programs. In addition, state population, "tax effort," and a measure of a state's use of institutions are also associated with the development of community services. The potential uses of categorical grants as instruments of social policy are discussed in light of these findings.
ISSN:0037-7961
1537-5404
DOI:10.1086/644578