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Table 4 Benefit disaggregation equations (disability benefits) – multinomial Logit

From: Using the EU-SILC to model the impact of the economic crisis on inequality

Dependent variables

Long-term disability assistance benefit receipt

Carers allowance/benefit receipt

Male

−0.524

−0.688

Lose job in last year

−0.055

0.192*

Value of social welfare benefits

−0.953**

−1.21**

Household income

0.255

0.389

Employment earnings

−2.986*

0.422

Employee

−0.055

−0.437

Chronic illness

1.307***

−37.911

Retired

−2.016*

−35.843

Age

0.019

−0.139**

Age squared

0

0.002*

Married

−2.331***

0.041

Widowed

36.067

−1.251

Separated or divorced

−2.906**

0.937

Number of children aged 0-11

0.022

0.926***

Number of children aged 12-15

0.077

−0.23

Constant

1.373

1.624

Pseudo R squared

0.3661

 
  1. Note: The base case is not in receipt of benefits.
  2. * significant at 10%.
  3. ** significant at 5%.
  4. *** significant at 1%.