| Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Field Last Published | Before July 21, 2022 11:22 AM | After January 14, 2024 02:32 PM |
| Field Study Withdrawn | Before | After No |
| Field Intervention Completion Date | Before | After May 14, 2021 |
| Field Data Collection Complete | Before | After Yes |
| Field Is there a restricted access data set available on request? | Before | After No |
| Field Program Files | Before | After Yes |
| Field Program Files URL | Before | After http://doi.org/10.3886/E194727V1 |
| Field Is data available for public use? | Before | After No |
| Field Additional Keyword(s) | Before Administrative Burden | After Administrative Burden, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program |
| Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Field Paper Abstract | Before | After Many government program applications result in procedural denials due to administrative burdens associated with applying. We identify the intake interview as a key barrier to take-up of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and study the effect of an alternative application process designed to reduce burdens. Using a field experiment involving 65,000 Los Angeles applicants, we find that access to flexible interviews initiated by the applicant increases approvals by six percentage points, doubles early approvals, and increases long-term participation by over two percentage points. Our findings highlight the importance of incorporating flexibility when designing program integrity policies to minimize procedural denials. |
| Field Paper Citation | Before | After Gianella, E., Homonoff, T., Rino, G., and Somerville, J. (2024). Administrative Burden and Procedural Denials: Experimental Evidence from SNAP. Accepted at American Economic Journal: Economic Policy. |
| Field Paper URL | Before | After https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nv8rllo0cnzim8/Giannella%2C%20Homonoff%2C%20Rino%2C%20and%20Somerville%20%282023%29.pdf?dl=0 |