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| Variable Name | afdc_M |
| Top Access Level | released |
| Label | Indicator for receipt of AFDC or TANF benefits |
| Codebook | SIPP Synthetic Beta v6.02 |
| Concept | |
| Type |
Full Description
This variable indicates that a respondent received public assistance payments (AFDC
or TANF) in month M. M goes from 1 to 48 and represents the month number since the
start of panel_1stfullyear. The variable comes from the core file. I20REC1-I20REC4
in 1984; R20 in the 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993 panels; ER20 in the 1996, 2001, 2004,
and 2008 panels.
Values (2 total)
| 0 | Did not receive public assistance payment |
| 1 | Received public assistance payment |
