Title: “Examining the Impacts of the Food Stamp Program: A Comprehensive Research Study” Possible Impacts: 1. Economic impact: This impact would evaluate the program’s effect on poverty rates, household income, and overall economic stability. 2

The Food Stamp Program was enacted in the 1960s as part of the War on Poverty. You have been asked to design a research study that evaluates the impacts on this program. Focus your discussion on the following:
What 5 possible impacts would you choose?
What criterion makes each impact important? Why?
What choice of language; descriptive, normative, and cause-and-effect would work best when framing your research questions? Why?