The relationship between inequality and redistribution is usually studied under the assumption that the government …

The debate on whether democracy and inequality increase the level of redistribution is ongoing. We construct a model … that predicts higher probability of redistribution in democracies than autocracies through social transfers. Higher … inequality leads to more redistribution in democracies but not necessarily in autocracies. Using the new data on Non …

What matters for individuals' preferences for redistribution? In this paper we show that consequentialist beliefs about … shape a distinct conversation about redistribution. …