Welfare Stigma Re-Examined

We dissect welfare stigma into two types: traditional and statistical, and show that the latter can be employed as a desirable form of a welfare ordeal, as its costs are positively correlated with ability.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of public economic theory 2015-12, Vol.17 (6), p.874-886
Hauptverfasser:	BLUMKIN, TOMER, MARGALIOTH, YORAM, SADKA, EFRAIM
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Economic theory Public assistance programs Studies Welfare
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Zusammenfassung:	We dissect welfare stigma into two types: traditional and statistical, and show that the latter can be employed as a desirable form of a welfare ordeal, as its costs are positively correlated with ability.
ISSN:	1097-3923 1467-9779
DOI:	10.1111/jpet.12109