voluntarily supplied public goods; specifically, we show that not only an income inequality-raising redistribution policy but also … allowed, an inequality-raising redistribution policy is no longer effective and leaves social welfare unchanged …

optimal redistribution and social protection policies are in place, globalization necessarily improves social welfare …

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 …

We provide experimental evidence on the emergence of redistributive societies. Individuals first vote on redistribution … the time when they choose a distribution rule and find that there is more redistribution behind a veil of ignorance than … under full information. However, the scope of redistribution is less sensitive towards the degree of uncertainty than …

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