ISSN:
1435-8921
Keywords:
Welfare
;
poverty
;
Bulgaria
;
work incentives
;
I3
;
P00
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
Abstract The compensation levels, duration structure and means-tested aspects of the income support system for the unemployed in Bulgaria are considered. The available evidence points to the emergence of long term unemployment as a major problem, to a system of social assistance (SA) which is not overly generous and to growing poverty. Nevertheless, econometric analysis using micro data indicates that disincentives for job search exist for SA recipients. In the context of an acute fiscal crisis, systemic efficiency might be improved by restricting access to some benefits, by some changes in scaling, in moves towards targeted contributions and in improvements in administrative capacity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01205686
