The intergenerational effects of requiring unemployment benefit recipients to engage in non-search activities
利用准实验设计和全国行政数据，研究发现对18-34岁长期失业救济金领取者施加非求职活动要求，降低了其子女（尤其是儿子）成年后领取失业救济金的比例，可能通过活动完成、榜样作用等渠道实现。
We use a quasi-experimental design and national administrative data to analyze the intergenerational effects of introducing non-search activity requirements for long-term unemployment benefit recipients aged 18–34. The young-adult children of these recipients were in early adolescence when the requirements were introduced. Using a regression discontinuity approach, we find that young adults, particularly men, whose fathers were subject to the requirements have a lower incidence of unemployment benefit receipt compared to those whose fathers were not. More detailed investigation suggests completion of the mandated activities, role modeling, changes in attitudes, improved health, and greater support and stability as potential channels. • Non-search activity requirements for unemployment benefit recipients are common. • We study the intergenerational effects of their introduction. • Using national administrative data, we estimate a regression discontinuity model. • Unemployment benefit receipt is lower for young-adult children of affected fathers. • Potential channels include the mandated activities, role modeling, and others.