Simulation of an application of the Hartz-IV reform in Austria

This paper examines the application of the German Hartz-IV model in Austria. If the Hartz-IV reform were to be transferred to Austria, this would imply that instead of unemployment assistance (Notstandshilfe), the social-assistance-type minimum income benefit (Bedarfsorientierte Mindestsicherung) wo...

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Main Authors: Michael Fuchs, Katarina Hollan, Katrin Gasior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Public Finance 2017-12-01
Series:Public Sector Economics
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Online Access: http://www.pse-journal.hr/upload/files/pse/2017/4/fuchs_hollan_gasior.pdf