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[–] Yukonman ago 

That's the problem with economics it deals with aggragate data that isn't aimed at everyone.

But most people do forget the opportunity costs. Say those people that used the system were able to save more in case of the threat of lost employment. The lack of benifits would equal an equally lower tax rate to allow the extra savings but reduce bureaucracy and allow comoound interest to be applied before it was needed.

However, some people may not have had the ability to work long enough to be able to save, so while there's an overall increase to the aggragate economy this would be an inequality.

Instead of the current social setup you could take out employment insurance young in the form of loan with the condition that you pay it back later once your working again.

(This arguement was for EI not disability welfare)

Disability welfare is just an unfortunate social cost we all pay. like an insurance policy for everyone.