It has been argued that in the absence of altruism, intergenerational transfers can survive only if the old are net …-aged owning land may gain by providing public education even when they cannot tax the young. This requires that labor is not … mobile. Furthermore, establishing public education may benefit only the generation which pays for education twice, first for …

Altruistic parents may transfer resources to their offspring by providing education, and by leaving bequests. We show … with only intended bequests, by enhancing incentives of parents to invest in their children's education. This result holds …

strongly influence participation and voting. However, social or expressive motives, such as stated altruism, environmental …

-interest, providing strong evidence for pocketbook voting. However, social preferences like altruism, public good considerations and …