Despite a strong theoretical prediction that income skewness and redistribution should be positively linked, empirical … skewness. Under imperfect information, these developments affect redistribution in different ways. While rising polarization … increases redistribution, upward mobility can have the opposite effect. Reasonable degrees of informational imperfection are …

This paper analyzes voting on a linear income tax which is redistributed lump sum to the taxpayers. Individuals can …

Gender differences in voting patterns and political attitudes towards redistribution are well-documented. The … experiments on preferences for redistribution conducted in the U.S. and several European countries to disentangle these potential …

redistribution policies. The interaction of the two effects has so far not been analyzed in isolation. We find that the direction of … and redistribution levels. …

redistribution policies. The interaction of the two effects has so far not been analyzed in isolation. We find that the direction of … and redistribution levels. …

-generational redistribution strategically to make the repayment of debt politically viable? Using a two-generations game-theoretic model, we …

between income redistribution and two forms of public spending - healthcare and capital investment - are determined through …

The positive political returns to providing cash transfers have been well documented. However, redistribution through …

politicians who vote against the party line in roll-call votes. The results do not show that parties account for the voting …