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unemployed became more generous. Before, a temporary moratorium on sanctions had been imposed, providing a unique policy shift …
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cut for three months. We analyze the impact of these sanctions on job search outcomes and on transitions out of the labor …With the introduction of a new welfare benefit system in 2005, Germany implemented quite strict benefit sanctions for … recipients living with other household members can partly rely on their support and might react less by increasing search …
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Individuals vary considerably in how much they earn during their lifetimes. This study examines the role of the tax-and-transfer system in mitigating such inequalities, which could otherwise lead to disparities in living standards. Utilizing a life-cycle model, we determine that taxes and...
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Unemployment insurance (UI) provides temporary income support to workers who have lost their jobs and are seeking reemployment. This paper reviews the origins of the federal-state UI system in the United States and outlines its principles and goals. It also describes the conditions for benefit...
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Although many programs redistribute resources in the U.S., two program were central in providing a safety net for those facing hardship during the Great Recession: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which grew to 47.7 million people in January 2013 - or 15.1 percent of all...
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