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Microsimulation of Social Policy in the European Union: Case Study of a European Minimum Pension
Author(s) -
Atkinson Tony,
Bourguig François,
O’Donoghue Cathal,
Sutherland Holly,
Utili Francesca
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
economica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.532
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1468-0335
pISSN - 0013-0427
DOI - 10.1111/1468-0335.00281
Subject(s) - microsimulation , european union , poverty , pension , member states , economics , social policy , public economics , political science , economic policy , economic growth , finance , market economy , transport engineering , engineering
While policies to eliminate poverty remain the responsibility of member states, the European Union may have a role to play in setting minimum standards. This paper explores the implications of a European Minimum Pension. A prototype Europe–wide tax benefit microsimulation model is used to examine the distributional impact of the reform, asking how far such a policy is ‘targeted’ on the poorest pensioners. We conclude that the formulation of policy for the protection of Europe’s poorest people requires an appreciation not only of the situation of this group, but also of the assumptions that have been used to identify it.

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