typically led to an expansion in redistribution, at least in the small sample of episodes studied. Similarly, and more …

We examine whether and to what extent political institutions explain different performances in income redistribution … across countries. In particular, we first review available sources of data and measures of income redistribution, discussing … explanations of redistribution from resources and instruments, as well as supply side factors. We then provide empirical evidence …

income redistribution and employment creation. In particular, the introduction of both a guaranteed annual income (basic …

fractionalization and group antagonism reduce the support for redistribution. Whereas within group inequality increases support for … redistribution, inequality between groups have the opposite effect. All these results hold even if a poor group is in majority. Using … increases and between group inequality decreases redistribution. …

In many OECD countries income inequality has risen, but surprisingly redistribution as well. The theory attributes this …

The purpose of this paper is twofold. We first develop a contractarian theory of redistribution. The existence of rules … of redistribution is explained without any recourse to the risk-aversion of individuals. Hence, we depart from the … standard legitimization of redistribution as fundamental insurance and interpret it as stemming from a principle of reciprocity …

evolution by enhancing the role of public capital as a redistribution and empowerment device. The governance of public capital …

households are not entitled to vote (immigrants who have not yet obtained citizenship), redistribution toward them may be …