the conservation value is low, the consumption value high, and the buyer’s protection cost large. The theory explains why …

We examine preferences for redistribution inherent in Swedish tax policy 1971–2012 using the inverse optimal tax …

for redistribution beyond self-interest. Subjects generated a high or a low income either through a lottery or through an …

We examine whether individuals' experienced levels of income inequality affect their preferences for redistribution. We … their lives are less in favor of redistribution, after controlling for income, demographics, unemployment experiences and … inequality and reduce their demand for redistribution …

to reduced support for redistribution among natives. This paper exploits a nationwide program placing refugees in … increased immigrant shares on preferences for redistribution. The results show that a larger immigrant population leads to less … support for redistribution in the form of preferred social benefit levels. This reduction in support is especially pronounced …

How important is spatial identity in shifting preferences for redistribution? This paper takes advantage of within … joining the single currency on preferences for redistribution. Our instrumentation strategy relies on using the exogenous … national pride. We find that European identity increases preferences for redistribution, and that national pride exerts an …

Building on a theoretical model we test the hypothesis that effort choices and preferences for redistribution are … preferences for redistribution and effort choices simultaneously. While respondents with stronger preferences for redistribution … redistribution choices even increase in imposed effort. Those with higher ability are willing to help the needy if earning income …