Trends in disability benefit recipient rates in post industrialised countries

This working paper is part of a study organized by International Social Security Association (ISSA). The study is called Trends in disability benefit recipient rates in post-industrial societies. The other countries participating in the study are Sweden, United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Israel. The study is organized in two phases. In phase one, country reports are prepared, and in phase two, comparative studies are carried out. This paper is related to the first phase. Previous versions of the paper have been discussed with Steen Bengtsson, Ole Gregersen, Jan Høgelund, and Jørgen Søndergaard. I am thankful for their suggestions and help. The participating countries have financed the study.