The redistributive effects of public transfers have usually been measured by
comparing incomes before and after transfer benefits are counted, but ignoring
labor supply reductions induced by such benefits. This study uses a simulation
approach to estimate for nonaged families the decline in work hours and
earnings in 1967 and 1974 due to major U.S. cash transfers. The net
redistributive effect of these programs is also measured.
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