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differs from the students' distribution. In the general population, three types emerge: an inequality averse, an altruistic … of an inequality averse type in the student population is particularly striking considering the fact that this type …
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fundamentally differs from the students' distribution. In the general population, three types emerge: an inequality averse, an … absence of an inequality averse type in the student population is particularly striking considering the fact that this type …
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differs from the students’ distribution. In the general population, three types emerge: an inequality averse, an altruistic … of an inequality averse type in the student population is particularly striking considering the fact that this type …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014502446
This paper explores, in the context of the Atkinson inequality measure, attempts to make interpretations of orders of … useful intuitive description for people who want some idea of what an inequality measure ‘actually means'. In contrast with … additional approach is to obtain the ‘pivotal income', above which a small increase for any individual increases inequality. The …
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relationship between inequality of entitlements, mortality risk, and the size of redistribution in a stylized social security …
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We test for different theories purporting to explain cross-country differences in income redistribution through standardized experimental choices. US Americans and Italians demand less redistribution than Norwegians and Germans, regardless of whether self-interest is relevant. Those earning (or...
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inequality perpetuated by social immobility is likely to undermine the general support for market-based systems. …
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, but previously understudied, situation where there is uncertainty about whether inequality is reflecting performance or … uncertainty about the source of inequality provides a strong egalitarian pull on the behavior of meritocrats. In addition, the …
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We experimentally investigate cooperation in privileged groups which according to Olson (1965) are groups in which at least one member has an incentive to supply a positive amount of the public good. More specifically, we analyze group member heterogeneity with respect to two dimensions:...
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This paper investigates physiological responses to perceptions of unfair pay. In a simple principal agent experiment agents produce revenue by working on a tedious task. Principals decide how this revenue is allocated between themselves and their agents. In this environment unfairness can arise...
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