This paper interprets the fundamental role of values in social welfare policy choice by a case study of the American reform of public assistance policy (from AFDC to TANF).
abbr. 救助无自理能力儿童（Aid to Families with Dependent Children）；自动驾驶飞行指示计算机（Autopilot Flight Director Computer）；（美）对有子女家庭补助计划（Aid to Families with Dependent Children）；亚太财经与发展中心（Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Center）