In this paper we analyze the distributional effects of family related transfers in the German pension system. In particular based on a stylized microsimulation model in combination withself-collected survey data we study how different transfer programs affect the pension income and help to...

In diesem Beitrag werden die grundlegenden Erscheinungsformen von Lohnsubventionen in Deutschland und deren Anreizeffekte dargestellt. In der wirtschaftspolitischen Diskussion werden meist nur die Anreizeffekte für die geförderten Gruppen betrachtet. Verdrängungs- und Mitnahmeeffekte führen...

The DIW Berlin microsimulation model of business taxation BizTax allows a representative and detailed analysis of the fiscal and distributional effects of business taxation in Germany. The model is based on extrapolated individual local business tax files. We simulate essential elements of the...

In diesem Beitrag werden die grundlegenden Erscheinungsformen von Lohnsubventionen in Deutschland und deren Anreizeffekte dargestellt. In der wirtschaftspolitischen Diskussion werden meist nur die Anreizeffekte für die geförderten Gruppen betrachtet. Verdrängungs- und Mitnahmeeffekte führen...

In response to the changing demographic and economic conditions, in 2001 Germany introduced state-subsidized, supplementary funded private pensions called "Riester-pension" named after the former Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Walter Riester. Ten years later it is apparent that...

A new born child has on average a three months longer life expectancy than a newborn of the previous year. Consequences of these gains in life expectancy are-in the case of a constant statutory retirement age-increasing pay-out-periods in the PAYGS. The retirement age of 67 tries to cover the...

The distributional effect of the increase in the compulsory retirement age depends markedly on the individual employment history and the labor market situation. Based on model simulations and administrative data (Scientific Use Files der Rentenzugangsstatistik 2006) we analyze the income effect...