Autori
Micklewright, John
Dustmann, Christian

Titolo
Means-tested unemployment benefit and family labour supply: a dynamic analysis
Periodico
European University Institute of Badia Fiesolana (Fi). Department of Economics - Working papers
Anno: 1992 - Fascicolo: 69 - Pagina iniziale: 1 - Pagina finale: 15

The effect of means-testing of unemployment benefit paid to married men on the labour supply of their wives is a relatively neglected topic in the analysis of the disincentive effects of unemployment benefits. Such analysis as has occurred has been undertaken in a static framework, neglecting the fact that any disincentive from means-testing lasts only as long as the husband is unemployed. We introduce dynamics by using a two-period model to study the decision of the wife whether or not to work when her husband becomes unemployed. In the second period there is uncertainty about future job opportunities for both husband and wife. The model is capable of explaining participation behaviour that may seem non-optimal if analyzed in a purely static context.



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