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Microsimulation of Child Benefits: A Review of Studies

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  • Ivica Urban

    (Institute of Public Finance, Zagreb, Croatia.)

  • Martina Pezer

    (Institute of Public Finance, Zagreb, Croatia.)

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: This paper reviews studies that use static non-behavioural microsimulation models of taxes and benefits in the analysis of child benefits. The studies are categorised into four groups according to the main topic of enquiry: the estimation of benefit incidence, the analysis of actual reforms, the importation of policies from other countries and freestyle reforms. The methods for measuring social welfare used in these studies are summarised. Additionally, a brief overview of the research using static behavioural, dynamic, and spatial models is provided. The paper discusses the main findings and recommends directions for further research

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  • Ivica Urban & Martina Pezer, 2018. "Microsimulation of Child Benefits: A Review of Studies," International Journal of Microsimulation, International Microsimulation Association, vol. 11(3), pages 134-169.
    • Handle: RePEc:ijm:journl:v:11:y:2018:i:3:p:134-169
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    Keywords

    CHILD BENEFITS; MICROSIMULATION MODELS; EUROMOD;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access
    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • H53 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Welfare Programs
    • I38 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Government Programs; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs

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