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This study aims to estimate more practical equivalence scales, highlighting the differences in weight between adults and children.

July 10, 2026Asia Pacific ViewpointOpen Access

Exploring Heterogeneity in Equivalence Scales and Minimum Income Protection

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Exploring equivalence scales and income support in low-welfare households, implying policy adjustments.

This study aims to estimate more practical equivalence scales, highlighting the differences in weight between adults and children.
Analysis of the current minimum income protection system in Korea
Comparison of modern equivalence scales against the old OECD scale
Examination of consumption patterns based on shareable and non-shareable goods
The empirical scale assigns greater weight to adults than children, as opposed to the OECD scale.
Non-shareable goods require more income to maintain consumption than shareable goods.
Heterogeneity in scales indicates that low-welfare households need greater income support.

Taiwon Ha (2026) studied this question.

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