Dr Jonathan Shaw

We discuss two alternative approaches to constructing data on complete adult life-cycles using an 18-year panel: a splicing approach (closely related to imputation) and a microsimulation approach. We find the microsimulation approach is to be preferred because it allows us to correct for observable differences across cohorts, and it is more amenable to counterfactual modelling.

This working paper looks at the role taxes and transfers play in redistributing resources and providing insurance across individuals and across the lifecycle.

Most analysis of the impact of taxes and benefits on households is cross-sectional, with individuals classified as rich or poor, and gains and losses calculated, using a single snapshot of data. In this report, we argue the case for taking a longer-run perspective.

This paper lists the top 10 Stata 'gotchas' and suggest ways to combat them, with the aim of helping new users avoid the most common pitfalls.

This paper considers the impact of Tax credits and income support programs on female education choice, employment, hours and human capital accumulation over the life-cycle.

We consider the impact of tax credits and income support programs on female education choice, employment, hours and human capital accumulation over the life-cycle.

In this paper, we use a dynamic model to show how a lifecycle perspective alters our impression of the effect of the tax and benefit system on female work incentives.

In this paper we look at lifetime inequality to address two main questions: How well does a modern tax system, based on annual information, target lifetime inequality? What aspects of the tranfser system are most progressive from a lifetime perspective?

This paper looks at lifetime inequality to address two main questions: How well does a modern tax system, based on annual information, target lifetime inequality? and What aspects of the transfer system are most progressive from a lifetime perspective?

In this paper, a dynamic model is used to show how a lifecycle perspective alters our impression of the effect of the tax and benefit system on female work incentives.

This briefing note summarises a project that took a life-cycle perspective to understand how taxes and benefits affect incentives to work and earn more, and the way in which they redistribute income.