Welfare-to-Work Experiences with Specific Work-First Programmes in Selected Countries

37 Pages Posted: 7 Apr 2004

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Wolfgang Ochel

University of Munich - Ifo Institute for Economic Research; CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute for Economic Research)

Date Written: March 2004

Abstract

This paper reviews the evidence of specific mandatory work-first programmes (job search assistance and workfare) for welfare recipients in the United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany. It primarily refers to experimental and econometric evaluations. The effectiveness of specific programme elements in promoting the transition from welfare to work is compared. The advantage of combining work-first with training programmes and inwork benefits is discussed. Some policy conclusions are drawn.

Keywords: welfare-to-work, evaluations

JEL Classification: H53, I30, J20

Suggested Citation

Ochel, Wolfgang, Welfare-to-Work Experiences with Specific Work-First Programmes in Selected Countries (March 2004). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=526042 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.526042

Wolfgang Ochel (Contact Author)

University of Munich - Ifo Institute for Economic Research ( email )

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Germany

CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute for Economic Research)

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Munich, DE-81679
Germany

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