In the Netherlands, CPB often adopts the MIMIC model to explore the structural labour market implications of changes in the tax and social-insurance system. This applied general-equilibrium model combines microeconomic theory with a rich institutional detail and a firm empirical basis. This book describes the structure of MIMIC and discusses a large number of policy measures that have been proposed during the last five years. Moreover, it elaborates on proposals that are currently in discussion, such as the flat tax. To ease the understanding of the model, we also present a core version with...
In the Netherlands, CPB often adopts the MIMIC model to explore the structural labour market implications of changes in the tax and social-insurance s...
The past two decades of market operation has generated welfare and economic growth in Western countries, but increasing income inequalities, depletion of the natural environment and the current financial crisis have led to an intense debate about the advantages and disadvantages of the free market. With this book, Professor Graafland makes a valuable contribution to the Christian debate about the market economy. In particular, it aims to clarify the links between ethical values, Christian belief and economics, as well as informing theologians and economists about recent economic insights...
The past two decades of market operation has generated welfare and economic growth in Western countries, but increasing income inequalities, deplet...
This text contributes to the Christian debate about the market economy, clarifying the links between ethical values, Christian belief and economics. It investigates the effect of free market operation on welfare and well-being, calling into question why one would favour more market competition as a means of increasing happiness.
This text contributes to the Christian debate about the market economy, clarifying the links between ethical values, Christian belief and economics. I...
