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Simulation of an application of the Hartz-IV reform in Austria

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  • Michael Fuchs

    (European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, Wien, Austria)

  • Katarina Hollan

    (European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, Wien, Austria)

  • Katrin Gasior

    (Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex, United Kingdom)

Abstract

This paper examines the application of the German Hartz-IV model in Austria. If the Hartz-IV reform were to be transferred to Austria, this would imply that instead of unemployment assistance (Notstandshilfe), the social-assistance-type minimum income benefit (Bedarfsorientierte Mindestsicherung) would be follow-up assistance after unemployment benefit expires. The analysis is carried out using the tax-benefit microsimulation models EUROMOD and SORESI based on the latest EU-SILC 2015 data for Austria. We simulate a baseline scenario according to the minimum income benefit regulations of the nine Federal States for the year 2017 and a scenario including a proxy for an asset check of capital income. In addition, following current political discussions and developments, we simulate a ceiling scenario, in which the sum of minimum standards per household is capped at EUR 1,500 per month. The direct (monetary) effects of the potential reform are analysed on three levels: fiscal implications; number of receiving households including socio-demographic characteristics; income distribution and risk of poverty.

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  • Michael Fuchs & Katarina Hollan & Katrin Gasior, 2017. "Simulation of an application of the Hartz-IV reform in Austria," Public Sector Economics, Institute of Public Finance, vol. 41(4), pages 479-500.
    • Handle: RePEc:ipf:psejou:v:41:y:2017:i:4:p:479-500
    DOI: 10.3326/pse.41.4.4
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    Keywords

    social assistance; public expenditure; household income; Austria; microsimulation;
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    JEL classification:

    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • H53 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Welfare Programs
    • I32 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty
    • I38 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Government Programs; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs

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