In Germany, two observations can be made over the past 20 years: First, income inequality has been constantly … increasing while, second, the average household size has been declining dramatically. The analysis of income distribution relies … on equivalence-weighted incomes which take into account household size. Therefore, there is an obvious link between these …

migration is impossible, a utilitarian government may even transfer income from the poor to the rich, reducing the rents earned …

the interactions of regional labor markets in West Germany is highlighted in several dimensions. We test for spatial … variation in unemployment rates, combined with little inter-regional migration. We find evidence in favor of labor market … determined migration and against the ?internal migration puzzle? found for other European countries and partly for the United …

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. …

and smaller diversion in education between spouses. In contrast, children living in the household, as well as being Muslim … advantages resulting from positive assortative mating by education and different bargaining positions within the household …

individuals' preferences for redistribution. A novel survey question from the German Socio-Economic Panel Study - whether the … taxes paid by unskilled workers are too high, adequate or too low - are used to elicit attitudes toward redistribution … years. The results reveal that intergenerational mobility is significantly related to preferences for redistribution. The …