’ policy choices by transferring money to them. We observe very high levels of redistribution – even when transfers to …

We consider redistributional taxation between people with and without human capital if education is endogenous and if … individuals differ in their perceptions about own ability. Those who see their ability as low like redistributive taxation because … of the transfers it generates. Those who see their ability as high may also like redistributive taxation because it stops …

contributions, a lump-sum redistribution from fathers to mothers may make children better off, but both parents worse off, or vice …

If redistribution is distortionary, and if the income of skilled workers is due to knowledgeintensive activities and … reduction reduces statis inefficiency. On the other hand, standard redistribution also reduces the level of R and D because it … that standard redistribution always dominates limitations to IPRs. …

inequality and mobility for demand for redistribution and social insurance. We model the size of two different public programs …, and the demand for redistribution crucially depend on the level of income inequality and mobility. …

when the lobbyist and candidates interact just once. By contrast, it yields substantially lower redistribution in about 40 …