Social security, taxation and inequality

Research in this area focuses on the effects of social security and taxation on the labour market and income distribution.

Social security and taxation crucially affect households’ disposable incomes and thereby wellbeing. Changes in social transfers or taxation directly affect income generation and income distribution. Additionally these changes may have various behavioural impacts on, among other things, labour supply. The key premise is to do research that supports decision-making.

We have various projects ongoing on the effects of policy changes in taxation and social transfers.

Current research topics include:

• The effects of social insurance and unemployment benefits on the labor market
• The effects of business taxes on firms and investments 
• The effects of commodity taxes on firms and the demand of goods and services
• Income and wealth inequality in the society

We have gathered the essential findings from our studies on social security and employment on one page.