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The EITC Disincentive: A Reply to Dr. Hilary Hoynes

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*Paul Trampe* has worked for the federal government for 19 years, as an economist in the executive branch and an economic policy advisor in the legislative branch. He holds an MA in history from George Mason University and is currently enrolled in the Ph.

Abstract

In the September issue Dr. Hilary Hoynes replies to my paper “The EITC Disincentive: The Effect on Hours Worked of the Phase-out of the Earned Income Tax Credit.” She criticizes my remarks about a figure in Eissa and Hoynes 2005, my downplaying the income effect and my not including a control variable in my own investigation. I reply to the substantial criticisms.

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Volume (Issue)
Pages
59-65
Published
JEL classification
I38, H3
Keywords
Earned Income, Marginal Tax Rate, Phase-out, Phase-in, Plateau Region, Disincentive, Workforce Participation, Assistance
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