variables in the EU-SILC into 17 used in our tax-benefit model. Validating, our results were positive, giving us confidence in … traded sectors have been relatively immune from the downturn and have seen continued growth. The impact of the tax …-benefit system has been to mitigate this upward pressure, with a gradual rise in the redistributive effect of the tax-benefit system …

In this paper we utilise microsimulation techniques in the form of an income generation model and a tax/benefit model … results indicate that a more generous tax/benefit system, combined with a greater state burden of the cost of education over … in education. The methodology employed allows us to specifically analyse the impact of various components of the tax …

system (ICL) and a graduate tax system from a fiscal and redistributional viewpoint and to analyze the repayment length under … the former system. Our results suggest that an ICL system would is more equitable, while the graduate tax system would be … microsimulation ; income contingent loan ; graduate tax …