Benefits and Wages, OECD Indicators - 2004 Edition.

This publication explores the links between taxation and welfare benefit systems for different family types and employment situations, their impact on household incomes and financial work incentives, either part-time or full-time, as well as the extent to which social benefits prevent income poverty for those without a job. This edition contains data for the years 2001 and 2002, and includes detailed descriptions of all cash benefits available to those in and out of work across OECD countries, and details of personal tax systems of each OECD country.  Read more...