Using data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, the authors compare the characteristics of temporary and permanent registered nurses. They compare their findings for the nursing profession with characteristics of temporary and permanent workers in other occupations. They also...

The authors determine what items are purchased using the earned income tax credit (EITC)—one of the largest sources of public support for lower-income working families in the U.S. They find that recipient households’ EITC payments are used primarily for vehicle purchases and transportation...