Factors affecting the maximum outcome payments of social impact bonds
Huan Wang, Naipeng Chao, Jiaxi Chen, Mengqi Chen, Tingting Fu, Vasileios Kallinterakis, Vasileios Kallinterakis, Vasileios Kallinterakis
TL;DR
This paper explores factors that influence the maximum payments in social impact bonds, aiming to balance government costs and investor returns.
Contribution
The study introduces a systematic analysis of macroeconomic and bond-specific factors affecting maximum outcome payments in SIBs.
Findings
Maximum outcome payments are correlated with inflation rates.
Capital raised and target population size significantly influence maximum payments.
Bond characteristics should be considered alongside fiscal savings in payment formulations.
Abstract
As governments globally seek market-based solutions to address complex social challenges, Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) have gained prominence in public policy reforms for their potential to align fiscal accountability with social innovation. SIBs are innovative financial tools designed to fund social projects through outcome-based payments, lower government financial pressure, and increase the efficiency with which social problems are solved. In a SIB, the maximum outcome payment refers to the highest amount the outcome payer is willing to provide, and is one of the key factors attracting investor participation. It is typically calculated as the sum of service costs and fiscal savings. However, the current approach often prioritizes reducing government expenditure, without sufficiently accounting for the risks and interests of investors. This improper formulation of maximum outcome…
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Taxonomy
TopicsCommunity Development and Social Impact · Public-Private Partnership Projects · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion