Unemployment Benefit II linked to health and education disparities in Germany.
Unemployment Benefit II is a key support for working-age people in Germany. A study looked at why people start receiving this benefit, using data from a survey of households. Most said unemployment was the main reason, while others cited events like births or separations. Surprisingly, long-term unemployment was not as common. People getting this benefit tend to have poorer health and lower education levels compared to the general population.