Are the Criteria for Selecting Targets for the National Basic Livelihood Security System Valid? : Based on Standard Median Income

Key Points

• The study examines the validity and limitations of the median income calculation for selecting welfare recipients under the National Basic Livelihood Security System.
• Critically reviewing the government's adjustment methods for setting baseline median income.
• Comparing statistics from the Household Finance and Welfare Survey with government figures.
• Proposing alternative calculations for a more transparent system.
• Government figures are approximately 30% lower than actual household median income statistics.
• Current methods undermine beneficiaries' rights and can erode public trust in welfare policies.
• The study suggests that systemic reforms and legal amendments are necessary for better adherence to policy principles.