The Case for a Universal Child Allowance in the United States
The United States is unique among developed nations for its high rate of child poverty and currently use of a patchwork system of tax subsidies to help cover the costs of childcare that excludes low-income and irregularly employed families. Converting this system into a universal child allowance similar to those that exist in other developed countries would significantly reduce childhood poverty and increase the capacity of all families to invest in the wellbeing of their children.