their optimization process. As a consequence, redistribution is generally lower than what the median voter theorem predicts … redistribution. This is consistent with most empirical research in this field. Finally, an increase in the cost of information … induces a reduction in redistribution.  …

redistribution and government intervention in health care markets. We find that people who have favorable attitudes toward government …

differently leading to specific effects of interpersonal redistribution. This can be compared between different countries. In such … system with risk rated premiums, financing of the German social health insurance leads to interpersonal redistribution from …

redistribution can be achieved.  …

inequality can have on preferences for redistribution, political participation, and policy responsiveness. It finds that the …

heterogeneity on the one hand and measures of inequality and redistribution on the other, using state‐level US data. Design …/methodology/approach – The relationship between ethnic/religious heterogeneity and inequality/redistribution is estimated, first, with ordinary … and redistribution in the study are ethnic and religious polarization and fractionalization measures. Findings – It is …