Author (Person) | Leventi, Chrysa, Matsaganis, Manos |
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Series Title | South European Society and Politics |
Series Details | Vol.19, No.3, September 2014, p393-412 |
Publication Date | September 2014 |
ISSN | 1360-8746 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: Southern European welfare states are under stress. On the one hand, the recession has been causing unemployment to rise and incomes to fall. On the other hand, austerity has affected the capacity of welfare states to protect those affected. This paper assesses the distributional implications of the crisis in Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal from 2009 to 2013. Using a microsimulation model, we disentangle the first-order effects of tax–benefit policies from the broader effects of the crisis, and estimate how its burden has been shared across income groups. We conclude by discussing the methodological pitfalls and policy implications of our research. |
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Source Link | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13608746.2014.947700 |
Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs |
Countries / Regions | Southern Europe |
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