The Framing and Econometrics of Child Support

Quality Assured Paper for the New Zealand Association of Economists Conference, 2011

14 Pages Posted: 30 Jun 2011

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K. Stuart Birks

Massey University - Massey Business School

Date Written: June 30, 2011

Abstract

The approach taken to child support in New Zealand has shaped perceptions and outcomes. Despite ongoing dissatisfaction, substantial changes to the legislation have yet to be made. The current Government is considering changes which address some of the major issues: costs of children; incomes of parties; and shared care. IRD analysis replicates an Australian approach to derive a proposed alternative formula. This paper focuses on the importance of framing for shaping perceptions and outcomes, and the way econometrics is playing a part in this process. The analysis may have a wider relevance for the use of economics research.

Keywords: child support, law, econometric estimation

JEL Classification: C50, J12, K36

Suggested Citation

Birks, K. Stuart, The Framing and Econometrics of Child Support (June 30, 2011). Quality Assured Paper for the New Zealand Association of Economists Conference, 2011, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1875648

K. Stuart Birks (Contact Author)

Massey University - Massey Business School ( email )

New Zealand

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