resulting inequality is perceived differently and how this affects redistribution. Across treatments, we compare a spectator …'s redistribution of two workers' earnings. If workers do not compete in a zero-sum setting, average redistribution decreases. In a … of redistribution and are more likely to be Democrats. …

People with higher-incomes tend to support less redistribution than lower-income people. This has been attributed not … underlying inequality, differing fairness views, and differing perceptions of social norms. In this study, we directly measure … each of these mechanisms and compare their mediating roles in the relationship between status and redistribution. In our …

inequalities, but many follow an interior allocation rule previously unaccounted for by the fairness views in the literature. These …

inequality, such as differences in effort, luck, or opportunities. We study how fairness views and the extent of redistribution … are much less prevalent. These results indicate that fairness views and attitudes towards redistribution change … distribution of income. Public support for the extent of redistribution typically depends on the perceived causes of income …

inequality, such as differences in effort, luck, or opportunities. We study how fairness views and the extent of redistribution … are much less prevalent. These results indicate that fairness views and attitudes towards redistribution change … distribution of income. Public support for the extent of redistribution typically depends on the perceived causes of income …

The meritocratic fairness ideal implies that inequalities in earnings are regarded as fair only when they reflect … differences in performance. Consequently, implementation of the meritocratic fairness ideal requires complete information about …