Social expenditure functions, inclusiveness and well-being in Europe: an explorative analysis

Andrea Salustri () and Maria Alessandra Antonelli ()
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Maria Alessandra Antonelli: Università Sapienza di Roma - Dipartimento di Studi Giuridici ed Economici

No 66, Public Finance Research Papers from Istituto di Economia e Finanza, DSGE, Sapienza University of Rome

Abstract: We illustrate an empirical analysis carried out for 22 European countries over the period 2008-2019 of the relationships between a set of socio-economic indicators and social protection expenditure functions. The empirical evidence suggests that expenditure targeting is relevant in the implementation of social policy objectives. Furthermore, non-linear relationships emerge between expenditure functions and performance indicators. Finally, results might suggest the relevance of the socio-cultural dimension as a determinant of the effectiveness of social policies.

Keywords: social protection systems; compensation policies; social investments; social expenditure functions; socioeconomic indicators (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I31 I38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 14 pages
Date: 2024-12
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