ABSTRACT

Using the 2015 Korean Welfare Panel Study data and a regression discontinuity design, this study examines the effects of the National Basic Livelihood Security System (NBLSS) participation on social investment through evaluating its impact on changes in family consumption patterns. We find that NBLSS participation was associated with increased educational expenditures. The effects were larger for households with an elementary or junior-high school student than those with a high school or college student. We also find that NBLSS participation reduced medical expenditures for households with seniors, members with chronic diseases, and members with a physical disability, most likely due to the in-kind healthcare services.

摘要

本研究使用 2015 年韩国福利小组研究数据和回归不连续设计，通过评估其对家庭消费模式变化的影响，检验了国家基本生活保障体系 (NBLSS) 参与对社会投资的影响。我们发现 NBLSS 参与与教育支出增加有关。与有高中或大学生的家庭相比，有小学生或初中学生的家庭的影响更大。我们还发现，NBLSS 的参与减少了有老年人家庭、慢性病成员和身体残疾成员的医疗支出，这很可能是由于实物医疗保健服务。