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The objective of this paper is to simulate the effects of two alternative social policies - individual and family in-work benefits - on labour market choices in Macedonia, with special focus on the poor and females. To that end, we use ex-ante analysis relying on a combination of a tax and...
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Earning an income is probably the best way of avoiding poverty and social exclusion, hence the recent trend of … three European countries which experience severe poverty traps, namely Finland, France and Germany. The potential labor … discrete-choice model. We compare how both reforms achieve poverty reduction and social inclusion (measured as the number of …
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In this paper we estimate labor force participation responses for married women in Sweden using population-wide register data and detailed information about individuals' budget sets. For identification we exploit a reform in the system for housing allowances in 1997 which affected participation...
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In this paper we estimate labor force participation responses for married women in Sweden using population-wide register data and detailed information about individuals' budget sets. For identification we exploit a reform in the system for housing allowances in 1997 which affected participation...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011440257
-efficient reform. Minimum wages are ineffective in fighting poverty …
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objectives of higher employment and lower poverty levels. In this paper we present a simulation exercise to examine labour supply … increasing the potential of in-work support to alleviate poverty. …
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High risk of poverty and low employment rates are widespread among low-skilled groups, especially in the case of some … on their promises? If they do reduce poverty and enhance employment, can we further determine their effects on indicators …
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High risk of poverty and low employment rates are widespread among low-skilled groups, especially in the case of some … on their promises? If they do reduce poverty and enhance employment, is it possible to determine their effects on …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013254321
objectives of higher employment and lower poverty levels.In this paper we present a simulation exercise to examine labour supply … increasing the potential of in-work support to alleviate poverty …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013011178
joint objectives of higher employment and lower poverty levels. In this paper, we present a simulation exercise to examine … distribution, thus increasing the potential of in-work support to alleviate poverty …
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