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Distributional Impacts

  • 1st Edition - January 28, 1980
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Robert H. Haveman, Kevin Hollenbeck
  • Language: English

Microeconomic Simulation Models for Public Policy Analysis, Volume 1: Distributional Impacts is a collection of papers presented at a conference of the same title held in… Read more

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Microeconomic Simulation Models for Public Policy Analysis, Volume 1: Distributional Impacts is a collection of papers presented at a conference of the same title held in Washington, D.C. in March 1978. This collection discusses extended micro data models for first-round distributional analysis, models that incorporate behavioral responses to the policies being stimulated, models of macroeconomics, and models that have sectorial or regional impacts. One paper explains that increasing support for the negative income tax scheme can result in bigger increase in the budgetary cost of the program itself. Another paper evaluates the Kasten, Greenberg, Betson program as useful for policymakers to determine the distributional consequences of any proposed changes in policy in welfare reforms. With the oil embargo and energy crisis in the U.S., one author presents a model to measure the impacts these events have on energy consumers, especially on the lower-income group. Such model employs a comprehensive human resources data system that measures the distributional impacts of energy policies. This book is beneficial for policy makers and regulators involved in economic and public services. This book can also help sociologists and academicians in the field of political science and developmental studies.

Table of contents


List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Volume 2

Extended Microdata Models For First-Round Distributional Analysis

1 The MERGE 1973 Data File

The Data Base

The Computer Programs

Plans for Future Development

Application of the Model

Conclusions

Discussion

Discussion

Submitted Discussion

2 Food Stamp Policy Modeling: An Application of MATH

Introduction

The Policy Problem and Modeling Approach

Simulation Results

Appendix: The Detailed Food Stamp Modeling Procedure

Discussion

Discussion

3 Microanalytic Modeling and the Analysis of Public Transfer Policies

The Development of Microanalytic Models for Analysis of Public Welfare Policies

Microanalytic Modeling

Solution of Microanalytic Models

The DYNASIM Model and Policy Applications

The Future of TRIM and DYNASIM and the Role of the Analyst

Appendix: MASS

Discussion

Discussion

Microdata Models with Behavioral Response

4 Aspects of a Negative Income Tax: Program Cost, Adequacy of Support, and Induced Labor Supply Reduction

Introduction and Summary

The Simulation Model

The Data

Results

Conclusion

Discussion

Discussion

5 A Microsimulation Model for Analyzing Alternative Welfare Reform Proposals: An Application to the Program for Better Jobs and Income

Introduction

Structure of the Model

Areas Requiring Additional Modeling

A Simulation of the Carter Welfare Reform Proposal

Sensitivity Tests of Estimates of Public Employment Slots

Conclusions

Discussion

Discussion

6 The Comprehensive Human Resources Data System: A Model for Estimating the Distributional Impacts of Energy Policies

Introduction

Description of the Model

Policy Applications of the CHRD System

Future Development of the CHRD System

Discussion

Discussion

7 The HRRC Health Care Sector Simulation Model

Introduction

Description of the Model

Plans for Future Development of the Model

A Coinsurance Policy Simulation Using the HRRC Prototype Model

Concluding Remarks

Discussion

Discussion

References

Index

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