Workforce or workfare?

This article explores the use of workfare as part of an optimal tax mix when labor supply responses are along the extensive margin. Particular attention is paid to the interaction between workfare and an earned income tax credit, two policies that are designed to provide additional incentives for individuals to enter the labor force. This article shows that, despite their common goal, these policies are often at odds with each other.

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Year of publication:	2011
Authors:	Brett, Craig ; Jacquet, Laurence
Publisher:	Munich : Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo)
Subject:	Optimale Besteuerung \| Einkommensteuer \| Aktivierende Sozialhilfe \| Negative Einkommensteuer \| Theorie \| extensive margin \| optimal income taxation \| workfare

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Series:	CESifo Working Paper ; 3463
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	661900010 [GVK] hdl:10419/46381 [Handle]
Classification:	H21 - Efficiency; Optimal Taxation
Source:	EconStor

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