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Perverse Incentives Keep Haredim Out of Israel's Economy
Original: The Perverse Incentives That Keep Haredim from Contributing to the Israeli Economy
A new commentary argues that Israel's subsidy and exemption structures create perverse incentives that discourage Haredi men from working and contributing to the economy. The piece examines how welfare support, military service exemptions and yeshiva stipends reduce the incentive for ultra-Orthodox adults to join the workforce, a longstanding flashpoint in Israeli politics as the community grows rapidly and its low employment rates weigh on national productivity and public finances.
Why now: Ongoing debate in Israel over ultra-Orthodox military service exemptions and economic participation keeps this issue in the headlines.
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