Evaluating the results of a social benefit simulation using individual administrative data on benefit receipt

Abstract

"The simulation of social benefit entitlements is an important application of tax-benefit microsimulation models in social policy research. However, the simulation of social benefits that include a comprehensive means test and overlap with other social benefits is subject to numerous data limitations and simulation inaccuracies. This note examines the validity of the results of an open-source tax-benefit microsimulation model (GETTSIM) on social benefit entitlements. We use accurate administrative data collected during the application process for the simulation to assess the quality of the simulation. We find a low beta error rate and a high match between simulated and recorded benefits, making GETTSIM a powerful tool for the analysis of social policies." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Bruckmeier, K. (2026): Evaluating the results of a social benefit simulation using individual administrative data on benefit receipt. In: The international journal of microsimulation, Vol. 19, No. 1, p. 60-78. DOI:10.34196/ijm.00335