

Spending on Social Welfare Programs in Rich and Poor States. Final Report.. 2. Overview of Data Sources and How the Data Were Used
We considered several data sources on state spending for estimating the 50-state econometric model, including data from the U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau), the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO), the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), and federal departments. No data source provides comprehensive, detailed mea