The Paper studies the effects and the determinants of interregional redistribution in a model of residential and … redistribution always leads to the divergence of regional policies and per capita incomes. Thus, interregional redistribution …

create a “simulated tax redistribution index”, which captures the mechanical impact of the changes in tax policy on the gini … coefficient, but is exogenous to any behavioral response. Analyzing the effect of this redistribution index on inequality, I find … process further, I create a new class of tax redistribution measures, based on the S-Gini, which differentially weight effects …

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

redistribution results in more post-tax inequality. In general, optimal taxation will either imply that the redistribution paradox is …