Preferences for redistribution / Alberto F. Alesina, Paola Giuliano.
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TextSeries: Working paper series (National Bureau of Economic Research) ; no. 14825.Publication details: Cambridge, Mass. : National Bureau of Economic Research, 2009Description: 38 p. : ill. ; 22 cmSubject(s): Income distribution -- Public opinion -- Econometric modelsLOC classification: HB1 | .N38 no. 14825Online resources: Click here to access online Summary: This paper discusses what determines the preferences of individuals for redistribution. We review the theoretical literature and provide a framework to incorporate various effects previously studied separately in the literature. We then examine empirical evidence for the US, using the General Social Survey, and for a large set of countries, using the World Values Survey. The paper reviews previously found results and provides several new ones. We emphasize, in particular, the role of historical experiences, cultural factors and personal history as determinants of preferences for equality or tolerance for inequality.
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This paper discusses what determines the preferences of individuals for redistribution. We review the theoretical literature and provide a framework to incorporate various effects previously studied separately in the literature. We then examine empirical evidence for the US, using the General Social Survey, and for a large set of countries, using the World Values Survey. The paper reviews previously found results and provides several new ones. We emphasize, in particular, the role of historical experiences, cultural factors and personal history as determinants of preferences for equality or tolerance for inequality.
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