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Economic aspects of optimal disability benefits

Authors :
Diamond, Peter
Sheshinski, Eytan
Source :
The Journal of Public Economics. May, 1995, Vol. 57 Issue 1, p1, 23 p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

A research study is conducted to determine how a well-informed government with a social welfare maximization policy establishes its benefits and disability standards. The analysis addresses the economic aspects of optimal disability and retirement benefits via a simple static model that acknowledges the disability evaluation's imperfection. Results show an overlap in the country's disability eligibility and Social Security's retirement provisions. Welfare is found to be accessible by individuals whose disability benefits were disapproved.

Details

ISSN :
00472727
Volume :
57
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Journal of Public Economics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.16952589