between preferences and wages is key. To overcome this restriction, we propose a flexible estimation strategy that nests … elasticities derived from microeconometric models can also be explained by modeling assumptions with respect to wages. Specifically … very sensitive to the treatment of wages. In particular, the often-made but highly restrictive independence assumption …

choices in explaining the large variation in elasticity size observed across studies. While some recent studies show that … focus here on time changes and estimation methods as key contributors of the differences across studies. Both factors can … the Hausman estimation approach to discrete-choice models with tax-benefit simulations). Meta-analysis evidence suggests …

how the magnitude of the estimated elasticities varies depending on whether net or gross wages and income are used in the … estimation procedure, and quantify biases caused by using average instead of marginal tax rates. Finally, because marginal tax … changes in their own or spouses' wages. …

used in the estimation is built by sampling from that individual-specific density function. In this paper we explore by …

Natural experiments provide explicit and robust identifying assumptions for the estimation of treatment effects. Yet … structure on a regression discontinuity (RD) design. The RD estimation exploits the fact that childless single individuals under …

, existing tax-benefit systems and distribution of incomes and wages. These sources of heterogeneity are exploited together with …

consistent with economic theory. The general model we suggest may provide future research with an interesting setting to test …