redistribution. We study the dynamic evolution of different economies in which redistributive policies, perceptions of fairness … inequality, redistribution and growth. We also show how different beliefs about fairness can keep two otherwise identical …

This paper discusses what determines the preferences of individuals for redistribution. We review the theoretical …

redistribution in democratic societies. An infinite-horizon theoretical model is developed, and the properties of the equilibrium tax …

In this paper we revisit the relationship between democracy, redistribution and inequality. We first explain the … theoretical reasons why democracy is expected to increase redistribution and reduce inequality, and why this expectation may fail … broadly consistent with a view that is different from the traditional median voter model of democratic redistribution …

Social contracts about inequality and redistribution are country-specific. We rely on a model of inequality and … redistribution where multiple steady states can emerge in given country. We link the model to the recent literature on beliefs and … we call 'dissipative inclusion', where redistribution and social inclusion are effectively achieved but accompanied by …

-led redistribution and greater acceptance of wage inequality (e.g., United States versus Western Europe). If individual nations evolve …-led redistribution to the poor. These patterns suggest that short-run inequality shocks can be reinforced in the labor market but do not … result in weaker political preferences for redistribution …

costs and benefits of redistribution are generally of the same order of magnitude, resulting in reasonable values for the …

relationship between the political influence of the two groups and the level of taxation, public investment, redistribution of …