The Reservation Wages of Social Security Disability Insurance Beneficiaries

Mitra, Sophie

The Reservation Wages of Social Security Disability Insurance Beneficiaries

Social Security Bulletin, Vol. 67, No. 4, pp. 89-111, 2007

24 Pages Posted: 2 Jul 2008

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Sophie Mitra

Fordham University

Date Written: 2007

Abstract

Using the New Beneficiary Data System, this article examines the reservation wages of a sample of Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) beneficiaries with work capabilities. It analyzes the magnitude of the reservation wages of DI beneficiaries compared to the last wage earned and to benefit amounts. In addition, the article discusses the determinants of reservation wages for DI beneficiaries.

Keywords: New Beneficiary Data System, reservation wages, Social Security Disability Insurance, work capabilities

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Mitra, Sophie, The Reservation Wages of Social Security Disability Insurance Beneficiaries (2007). Social Security Bulletin, Vol. 67, No. 4, pp. 89-111, 2007. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1153996