using the HFCS dataset as an underlying micro-database for the EU tax-benefit model, EUROMOD. The advantages of this process … (HFCS) represent a milestone in the ongoing process to better measure individual well-being. We explore the prospects for … are twofold. On the one hand, as the HFCS only contains gross income amounts which are not suitable for redistributive …

the current direct taxes a microsimulation model such as EUROMOD is needed. Integrating the HFCS data in EUROMOD makes it … converted into a EUROMOD database for six countries that were part of the first wave of the HFCS. More specifically, the HFCS-EUROMOD … the pilot study and 11 new ones). We discuss the process of how the HFCS data have been transformed to fit the EUROMOD …

including the HFCS data into the microsimulation model EUROMOD we add two novel aspects to the literature. First, we include the …

Consumption Survey (HFCS) data set provided by the European Central Bank, we are able to estimate the wealth distribution within …

the Household Finance and Consumption Survey (HFCS). Since top wealth is likely to be underrepresented in household …