What are the specific time limit rules faced by states under TANF? Why might a life time limit on benefits cause someone to leave an initial spell of TANF receipt early. Why were time limits and work requirements not a significant problem for states during the first decade of welfare reform?

Describe how the federal funding of states has changed between AFDC and TANF. What are some of the implications of these changes both over the business cycle and in the long-run.