View Research by Author - Anastasia Kolodeznikova

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[© Urban Studies] Implementation of housing allowances is an integral part of Russia's programme of systematic rent increases on state and municipal rental units which began in 1994. Because housing allowances constitute the country's first income-tested programme, its performance transcends the housing sector. Reported here are the results of a first-time assessment of the practices of local housing allowances offices (HAOs) who administer the programme.

[© Urban Studies] Proxy means tests are often suggested for use in countries where tighter targeting of benefits of social programmes are desired but verification of household incomes is difficult. This paper reports on simulations of the use of two types of proxy means test in determining eligibility for Russia's housing allowance programme and the payments which eligible households would receive.

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