In this paper we develop a dynamic structural life-cycle model of labor supply behavior which fully accounts for the effect of income tax and transfers on labor supply incentives. Additionally, the model recognizes the demand side driven rationing risk that might prevent individuals from...

In this paper we develop a dynamic structural life-cycle model of labor supply behavior which fully accounts for the effects of income tax and transfers on labor supply incentives. Additionally, the model recognizes the demand side driven rationing risk that might prevent individuals from...

Thomas Straubhaar und Ingrid Hohenleitner skizzieren das Modell eines bedingungslos gewährten Grundeinkommens. Sie zeigen, dass es auch für Deutschland finanzierbar ist. Sie sehen im Grundeinkommen die Chance, den Staatshaushalt nachhaltig zu sanieren und den Sozialstaat auch für künftige...

In this article, I study state dependence in social assistance receipt in Germany using annual survey data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) for the years 1995-2011. There is considerable observed state dependence, with an average persistence rate in benefits of 68% comparing to an...