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| Variable Name | foodstp_M |
| Top Access Level | released |
| Label | Indicator for receipt of SNAP/Food Stamps |
| Codebook | SIPP Synthetic Beta v6.02 |
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| Type |
Full Description
This variable indicates that a respondent received food stamps/SNAP benefits 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. I27REC1-I27REC4 in 1984; R27 in the 1990, 1991,
1992, and 1993 panels; ER27 in the 1996, 2001, 2004, and 2008 panels.
Values (2 total)
| 0 | Did not receive food stamps/SNAP benefits |
| 1 | Received food stamps/SNAP benefits |
