Ⅰ. Introduction 1
Ⅱ. Methodology of Analysis 7
1. Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) 9
2. Creating a macro SAM 10
3. Creating bridge matrices for micro SAMs 11
4. Creating micro SAMs 16
5. Creating multiplier matrices 18
Ⅲ. Basic Pension (BP) 21
1. Underlying assumptions: fiscal streamlining and tax
financing 23
2. Economic ripple effects of fiscal streamlining 27
3. Economic ripple effects of tax financing 28
4. Income redistribution effect of the BP 32
5. Conclusion 33
Ⅳ. National Health Insurance (NHI) 35
1. Scenarios for analysis 37
2. NHI expenditure and revenue: current status and outlook 38
3. Creating a SAM for analysis 39
4. Analysis results 42
5. Conclusion 56
References 57
