Fairness perceptions regarding in-work benefits: a survey experiment

Senghaas M, Osiander C, Stephan G, Struck O (2022)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2022

Journal

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy Emerald

Book Volume: 42

Pages Range: 30-49

Journal Issue: 13/14

DOI: 10.1108/IJSSP-04-2022-0101

Abstract

Purpose - In many countries, individuals can receive welfare support whilst simultaneously being employed. The level of earned income that welfare recipients are allowed to keep has long been a subject of debate. Core issues include whether in-work benefit regulations provide incentives for individuals to expand labour market participation and are thus also socially effective and whether the population perceives welfare benefits for individuals who earn own income as fair. This article contributes to the debate about the social legitimacy of in-work benefit regulations by shedding light on the principles guiding judgements about an adequate amount of in-work benefit receipt.

Authors with CRIS profile

Gesine Stephan Lehrstuhl für Volkswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Empirische Mikroökonomie (Stiftungslehrstuhl)

Involved external institutions

Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB) der Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) DE Germany (DE) Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Senghaas, M., Osiander, C., Stephan, G., & Struck, O. (2022). Fairness perceptions regarding in-work benefits: a survey experiment. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 42(13/14), 30-49. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSSP-04-2022-0101

MLA:

Senghaas, Monika, et al. "Fairness perceptions regarding in-work benefits: a survey experiment." International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy 42.13/14 (2022): 30-49.

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