Although means-testing for Social Security transfers is economical,
it hasn't proven to be very effective. The Minimum Income Guarantee
(MIG) and the Pension Credit initiatives implemented by the Labour
Government in the UK have both suffered from low levels of take up
amongst entitled pensioners. This book sheds important new light on
this pressing problem, examining existing research on take-up and
highlighting gaps in understanding. It explores the strengths and
weaknesses of the theoretical base, drawing on European theory and
applying it to the UK. Socio-economic, demographic and attitudinal
trends are analyzed to elucidate the impact they have had, and will
have, on the proportion entitled to MIG and its take-up rate.
Current policy is also analyzed to explore the importance of
take-up for the Labour government and the prospects of improving
it. As high take-up would be an important step in combating
poverty, this book offers solutions and options to tackle these
problems. It is therefore of critical interest to academics and
policy makers in the UK and around the world.
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