@article {edsrep.a.kap.itaxpf.v17y2010i2p151.17320100101, title = {The effect of benefits level on take-up rates: evidence from a natural experiment.}, journal = {International Tax and Public Finance}, year = {2010}, pages = {151}, abstract = {This paper exploits a quasi-natural experiment to study the effect of social benefits level on take-up rates. We find that households who are eligible for double benefits (twins) have much higher take-up rate - up to double - as compared to a control group of households. Our estimated effect of benefits level is much higher relative to the standard cross section estimates. This finding is less exposed to a selection bias that might plague much of the previous research on the link between benefits level and take-up. It provides strong empirical support for the level of benefits as a key factor in determining take-up rates.(This abstract was borrowed from another version of this item.)}, keywords = {I38, Social benefits, take-up}, url = {http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true\&db=edsrep\&AN=edsrep.a.kap.itaxpf.v17y2010i2p151.173\&lang=he\&site=eds-live}, author = {Momi, Dahan and Udi, Nisan} }