This indicator measures the percentage of earnings lost to either higher taxes or lower benefits when a family member increases working hours from 50% to full-time work. Calculations refer to a person with two children whose partner works full-time at 67% of the average wage.
Financial disincentive to increase working hours
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Financial disincentive to increase working hours
This indicator measures the percentage of earnings lost to either higher taxes or lower benefits when a family member increases working hours from 50% to full-time work. Calculations refer to a person with two children whose partner works full-time at 67% of the average wage.
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