An Evaluation of the Use of the Transfer Income Model (TRIM) To Analyze Welfare Programs
PAD-78-14
Published: Nov 25, 1977. Publicly Released: Nov 25, 1977.
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Conceptual models, simplified representations of issues, are used within Government to perform program and policy analyses of complex issues in such areas as social welfare, food, energy, and transportation. The Transfer Income Model (TRIM) was designed to provide estimates of the costs, caseloads, and income distributional effects of existing income tax and means-tested transfer programs, modifications to these programs, and proposed means-tested programs.
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Comparative analysisComputer modelingFederal social security programsProgram evaluationProjectionsPublic assistance programsSocial sciences researchTransfer paymentsWelfare programsTransportation