Nichtinanspruchnahme von Sozialhilfe

Abstract

"Concerning German social assistance earlier studies calculate a non-take-up rate of more than 50 percent. This contradicts intuition. Using data from the low-income panel we estimate eligibility and non-take-up rate more precisely. However, avoiding simulation errors of earlier studies reduces the rate only slightly. Therefore, we estimate a multiple probit model to explain the non-take-up behavior. Significant reasons are low claims, stigma and the expectation of a short life of eligibility. Additionally, we show a significant simultaneous relation between earned income and the tendency to participate in social assistance. The sign is negative in both directions." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Wilde, J. & Kubis, A. (2004): Nichtinanspruchnahme von Sozialhilfe. Eine empirische Analyse des Unerwarteten. (Volkswirtschaftliche Diskussionsbeiträge 31), Halle, 22 p.