Evaluating the performance of means-tested benefits in Bulgaria

Author

Iva Valentinova Tasseva

Publication Date

Sep 2012

Abstract

Little is known about the effectiveness of means-tested benefits in Bulgaria. Using individual and household level data, I analyse the performance of two social assistance and two means-tested child benefits. I find that the programmes reach a very small proportion of the households with incomes below a relative poverty line. Furthermore, the transfers are characterized with very high non-take up and inclusion of non-entitled or non-poor recipients. Poverty rates decrease by a small degree among benefit clients and yet, the impact is insufficient to affect overall poverty, or for the benefits to achieve their ultimate goals.

Publication type

EUROMOD Working Paper Series

Series Number

EM8/12

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