Three essays in empirical economics [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Joy Kapfer

Three Essays in Empirical Economics Inaugural-Dissertation zur Erlangung des Grades Doctor oeconomiae publicae (Dr.oec.publ.) an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München 2007 vorgelegt von JOY KAPFER Referent: Professor Dr. Joachim Winter Korreferent: Professor Dr. Ludger Wößmann Promotionsabschlussberatung: 6. Februar 2008 for my beloved husband Josef and for my beautiful beautiful babies – Luca & Eliana Contents Page List of Figures......................................................................................................... I List of Tables ........................................................................................................III Acknowledgements................................................................................................V Preface................................................................................................................. VII 1. Chapter One -- From Welfare to Work: Has Florida’s Family Transition Program Reduced Unemployment? ....................................1 I. Introduction ......................................................................................2 II. Data A. Background.................................................................................4 B. Descriptive Statistics ..................................................................7 III. Employment Probabilities A. Redefining the Employment Status ........