Most taxation systems imply a redistribution of resources aimed at reducing economic inequality in the society. Tax evasion represents a major source of inequality, irrespective of the redistribution goal in a country. The 6th edition of the Shadow Economy Conference will investigate the extent...

Specific issues that the workshop will explore include preference elicitation, the importance of individual altruistic preferences, cultural transmission and social motivations for pro-welfare behaviour to arise. This workshop will address the social motivations and welfare, inequality aversion,...

Maria Concetta Chiuri was Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics and Mathematics of the University of Bari. Her research interests covered a variety of topics related to important policy issues, such as household decision-making process, housing market imperfections, illegal...