Allocation problems in child benefit programs using a microeconomic theory approach

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This paper intends to illustrate theoretical bases for positive factors as well as major problems associated with UCT and CCT programs. It is important to highlight that there is diverse empirical evidence regarding support schemes and their effects on schooling, health and nutrition. However, literature regarding the allocation of child benefit transfers between household members is rather limited. This paper provides a theoretical explanation of how conventional child benefit programs may have transmission problems, which may prove to be counterproductive in terms of social welfare. The allocation flaws are evident in the model and are very intuitive, however similar schemes have prevailed in practice. It is unclear to what extent these perceptions are borne out of a concern for children's (or individuals') wellbeing or are guided by political interests. For this reason, the last section of the paper offers a different perspective on certain programs, taking into consideration political incentives. The final aim is not necessarily to provide an optimal scheme but instead to draw attention to certain features of child benefit programs under a clear microeconomic scope.

Angaben zum Objekt

• Sprache: Englisch

Verweise und Beziehungen

• Erschienen in: Series: Serie Documentos de Trabajo ; No. 775

Klassifikation und Themen

• Klassifikation: Wirtschaft ; Consumer Economics: Theory ; Price Level; Inflation; Deflation ; Fiscal Policy ; Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty: Government Programs; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs
• Thema: : Child Benefit Programs ; Family Economics ; Conditional Cash Transfer Programs ; Unconditional Cash Transfer Programs

Beteiligte, Orts- und Zeitangaben

• Ereignis: Geistige Schöpfung
• (wer): Marinozzi, Tomas Artemio
• Ereignis: Veröffentlichung
• (wer): Universidad del Centro de Estudios Macroeconómicos de Argentina (UCEMA)
• (wo): Buenos Aires
• (wann): 2021

Weitere Informationen

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/238400
• Letzte Aktualisierung: 10.03.2025, 11:43 MEZ