EITC-reform

This repository contains the algorithm for the policy simulation of Reforming the EITC to Reduce Single Parenthood and Ease Work-Family Balance

Simulations of 4 policy reforms, in eitc_reform.ipynb script:

1. Base EITC on individual earnings, EITC only available for tax units with <$100,000

2. Base EITC on individual earnings, EITC only available for TUs <$100K, eliminate EITC for single childless adults (BUT NOT FOR MARRIED CHILDLESS ADULTS)

3. Base EITC on individual earnings, EITC only available for TUs <$100K, replace the married parent EITC schedules with the “super-schedule” for married couples from Winship 2021 paper

4. Base EITC on individual earnings, EITC only available for TUs <$100K, eliminate EITC for single childless adults (BUT NOT FOR MARRIED CHILDLESS ADULTS), replace the married parent EITC schedules with the “super-schedule” for married couples from Winship 2021 paper