Publication type
Conference Paper
Series
Italian Congress of Econometrics and Empirical Economics
Authors
Publication date
January 24, 2005
Abstract:
Microsimulation models are commonly used to examine the distributional impact of reforms of the means-tested benefit system. Take-up behaviour is related to the level of entitlement, so reform may induce changes in take-up. We develop a stochastic simulation method and apply it to a probit model of Income Support take-up by British pensioners. The method allows us to adjust net income for the welfare losses due to tangible or intangible claim costs. Endogenous take-up and claim costs both have an important impact on the simulated outcomes of the policy reform.
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