Introduction of Long-Term Care Insurance in Germany - An Economic Interpretation

Laszlo Goerke

Faechergruppe Volkswirtschaftlehre from University of Hamburg, Institute of Economics

Abstract: The paper analyzes the introduction of the long-term care insurance in Germany and provides an overview of some of the main arguments. It focuses on economic aspects of the new scheme, namely its impact on efficiency, distribution and employment as well as government budgets.

Keywords: HEALTH POLICY; INSURANCE; EMPLOYMENT (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I12 I18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 15 pages
Date: 1996
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