According to Piven and Cloward, the government institutes massive aid to the poor only when the poor constitute a threat.

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Piven and Cloward argue in their book "Regulating the Poor" that government aid to the poor is often only instituted when poor people become a threat to social order and stability, such as during times of mass unrest or rebellion. They claim that the threat of poor people organizing and protesting can force government officials to respond with programs and policies to alleviate poverty and unrest.

According to Piven and Cloward, the Government Institutes Massive Aid