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Steady-State Labor Supply Elasticities: A Survey
Bargain, Olivier; Peichl, Andreas - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2013
choices in explaining the large variation in elasticity size observed across studies. While some recent studies show that … focus here on time changes and estimation methods as key contributors of the differences across studies. Both factors can … the Hausman estimation approach to discrete-choice models with tax-benefit simulations). Meta-analysis evidence suggests …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010884275
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Comparing Labor Supply Elasticities in Europe and the US: New Results
Bargain, Olivier; Orsini, Kristian; Peichl, Andreas - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2012
We suggest the first large-scale international comparison of labor supply elasticities for 17 European countries and the US, separately by gender and marital status. Measurement differences are netted out by using a harmonized empirical approach and comparable data sources. We find that own-wage...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011252285
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Labor Supply Elasticities in Europe and the US
Bargain, Olivier; Orsini, Kristian; Peichl, Andreas - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2011
Despite numerous studies on labor supply, the size of elasticities is rarely comparable across countries. In this paper, we suggest the first large-scale international comparison of elasticities, while netting out possible differences due to methods, data selection and the period of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009151029
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In-Work Transfers in Good Times and Bad: Simulations for Ireland
Bargain, Olivier; Doorley, Karina - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2009
In-work transfers are often seen as a good trade-off between redistribution and efficiency, as they alleviate poverty among low-wage households while increasing financial incentives to work. The present study explores the consequences of extending these transfers in Ireland, where support for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008550012
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Tax-Benefit Revealed Redistributive Preferences Over Time: Ireland 1987-2005
Bargain, Olivier; Keane, Claire - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2010
By inverting Saez (2002)'s model of optimal income taxation, we characterize the redistributive preferences of the Irish government between 1987 and 2005. The (marginal) social welfare function revealed by this approach is consistently comparable over time and show great stability despite...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008682243
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Back to the Future: Decomposition Analysis of Distributive Policies Using Behavioural Simulations
Bargain, Olivier - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2010
For policy makers and analysts, it is important to isolate the redistributive impact of tax-benefit policy changes from changes in the environment in which policies operate. When actual reforms are motivated by work incentives, it is also crucial to evaluate behavioural responses and the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008682249