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Taking a benefits system from bad to worse – the coalition’s child benefit policy

7 January 2013

Taking a benefits system from bad to worse – the coalition’s child benefit policy

Philip Booth
7 January 2013
In a number of newspapers today, I am quoted accusing the government of ‘family bashing’ with reference to its decision … Continue reading “Taking a benefits system from bad to worse – the coalition’s child benefit policy”

How the Budget 2012 will affect work incentives

21 March 2012

How the Budget 2012 will affect work incentives

Kristian Niemietz
21 March 2012
Given an expected unemployment rate of 8.7% for this year, it is a bit surprising that the Budget’s sub-subchapter on … Continue reading “How the Budget 2012 will affect work incentives”

The benefits cap is popular – but it isn’t right

27 January 2012

The benefits cap is popular – but it isn’t right

Tim Leunig
27 January 2012
The government’s proposed £26,000 cap on benefits for those out of work applies irrespective of circumstances and the family’s history. … Continue reading “The benefits cap is popular – but it isn’t right”

Transfer addiction: transparency would ease the cold turkey

11 June 2010

Transfer addiction: transparency would ease the cold turkey

Kristian Niemietz
11 June 2010
Swinging the axe on benefits and tax credits is no longer taboo after the coalition’s announcements that these spending areas will … Continue reading “Transfer addiction: transparency would ease the cold turkey”

Howard Flight and the unpleasant facts about welfare dependency

6 December 2010

Howard Flight and the unpleasant facts about welfare dependency

Kristian Niemietz
6 December 2010
The appropriate context for the term “breeding” is surely documentary films about wildlife, not welfare policy debates. Moreover, it is … Continue reading “Howard Flight and the unpleasant facts about welfare dependency”

The Big Society starts at home – let’s stop penalising “coupling”

7 October 2010

The Big Society starts at home – let’s stop penalising “coupling”

Philip Booth
7 October 2010
The UK does not have particularly high economic inactivity rates. Large numbers of women tend to work and worklessness amongst … Continue reading “The Big Society starts at home – let’s stop penalising “coupling””

Child Benefit: do George Osborne and Iain Duncan Smith talk to each other?

5 October 2010

Child Benefit: do George Osborne and Iain Duncan Smith talk to each other?

Kristian Niemietz
5 October 2010
Yesterday, the coalition announced that Child Benefit (CB) will be scrapped for families where one member belongs to the higher-rate … Continue reading “Child Benefit: do George Osborne and Iain Duncan Smith talk to each other?”

Transfer addiction: transparency would ease the cold turkey

11 June 2010

Transfer addiction: transparency would ease the cold turkey

Kristian Niemietz
11 June 2010
Swinging the axe on benefits and tax credits is no longer taboo after the coalition’s announcements that these spending areas will … Continue reading “Transfer addiction: transparency would ease the cold turkey”

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