The Effect of Social Transfers in Europe: An Empirical Analysis Using Generalised Lorenz Curves

Publication Type
Working paper
Authors
Hölsch, K.
Year of publication
2002
Editor
Luxembourg Income Study
Series/labeling
working paper no. 317
Keywords
Inequality, Redistribution, Social Assistance
Abstract

This paper aims at examining the impact of different transfers on the income distribution in European countries. Therefore an empirical analysis using generalised Lorenz curve comparisons is carried out. The obtained results are investigated by relating them to a classification of European social transfer systems.

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