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A political economy perspective on persistent inequality, inflation, and redistribution
Lahiri, Radhika; Ratnasiri, Shyama - 2010
period, and inequality is persistent. Inflation in our model is a mechanism of redistribution, and we find that the link …In this paper we examine the dynamics of the link between inequality and inflation from a political economy perspective … between inequality and inflation within any period or over time depends on institutional and preference related parameters …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009483530
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INEQUALITY, INSTITUTIONS AND REDISTRIBUTION
Aysan, Ahmet Faruk - 2005
between income inequality and redistribution. Then, it introducesthree specifications to endogenize ERI. In these various … common element in these variousspecifications. While income inequality increases the pressure for redistribution it … empirical evidencefor a positive relationship between income inequality and redistribution.The second substantive essay …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009450851
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Can redistributive state taxes reduce inequality?
Leigh, Andrew - 2005
coefficient, but is exogenous to any behavioral response. Analyzing the effect of this redistribution index on inequality, I find … redistribution and inequality. … create a “simulated tax redistribution index”, which captures the mechanical impact of the changes in tax policy on the gini …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009451450
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Free to Move: Migration, Tax Competition and Redistribution
Lee, Woojin - 2005
that increased mobility of production factors will pose a severe threat to redistribution possibility is less acute than it …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009467793
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On inequality tax evasion and progressive taxes
Lahiri, Radhika; Phoon, Mark - 2010
This paper proposes a simple variation of the Allingham and Sandmo (1972) construct and integrates it to a dynamic general equilibrium framework with heterogeneous agents. We study an overlapping generations framework i n which agents must initially decide whether to evade taxes or not. In the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009438089
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AUCTIONING OUTCOME-BASED CONSERVATION CONTRACTS
Latacz-Lohmann, Uwe; Schilizzi, Steven; Breustedt, Gunnar - 2011
This paper explores two ideas to enhance the performance of agri-environmental contracting schemes: linking contract payments to environmental outcomes and putting the contracts up for tender. This paper investigates whether there are any gains to be had by combining the benefits of both...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009446183
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Who Benefits from Quality Labelling? Segregation Costs, International Trade and Producer Outcomes
Jackson, Lee Ann - 2003
This paper analyses the impact of quality based labelling on product prices,factor allocation and the resulting effects on producers within the context of aninternational trading system. A general equilibrium model, calibrated to 1998 data,describes United States and European Union labelling...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009445941
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The Political Economy of Downzoning
Adelaja, Adesoji O.; Gottlieb, Paul D. - 2009
“Substantial downzoning” is defined as the exercise of police power to significantly reduce the legally permitted density on undeveloped land in a community. This contentious practice is typically challenged by those who perceive the action to limit their market opportunities (e.g., farmers...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009446506
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Policy Responses to 2008 High Food Prices: Domestic Incentives and Global Implications
Woolverton, Andrea E.; Kiawu, James - 2009
Global food commodity price inflation beginning in 2006 and continuing through mid-2008 became a priority concern for global consumers, producers and policy-makers alike. In response, many governments across the world implemented policies targeting high food commodity prices in their domestic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009446712
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Policy Suggestions for Emissions Trading in the U.S.A.
Wallshein, Nathaniel - 2010
This honors thesis will examine current and theoretical "cap and trade" emissions trading schemes in an attempt to make recommendations on how to improve this regulated commodity market. The various control mechanisms available to regulators will be discussed: including allocation methodology,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009429979