We empirically analyze the optimal mix and optimal generosity of unemployment insurance and social assistance programs … temporary earnings-related unemployment insurance. The optimal amount of social assistance is heavily influenced by income …

-related Unemployment Insurance. Reecting that married couples obtain intra-household insurance by making labor supply choices for both …

We empirically analyze the heterogeneous welfare effects of unemployment insurance and social assistance. We estimate a … by age, education, wealth, sex and household composition. In aggregate, social assistance dominates unemployment … unemployment insurance is reduced. A revenue-neutral rebalancing of social support away from unemployment insurance and toward …