Publication: Whose preferences matter for redistribution: cross-country evidence
Whose preferences matter for redistribution: cross-country evidence
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Maréchal, M. A., Cohn, A., Yusof, J., & Fisman, R. (2023). Whose preferences matter for redistribution: cross-country evidence (No. 42; URPP Equality of Opportunity Discussion Paper Series). https://www.urpp-equality.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:cd78c402-c472-4ad1-9ece-71162957263a/42_whose_preferences_matter_for_redistribution_mcyf.pdf
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Using cross-sectional data from 93 countries, we investigate the relationship between the desired level of redistribution among citizens from different socioeconomic backgrounds and the actual extent of government redistribution. Our focus on redistribution arises from the inherent class conflicts it engenders in policy choices, allowing us to examine whose preferences are reflected in policy formulation. Contrary to prevailing assumptions regarding political influence, we find that the preferences of the lower socioeconomic group, ra
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Maréchal, M. A., Cohn, A., Yusof, J., & Fisman, R. (2023). Whose preferences matter for redistribution: cross-country evidence (No. 42; URPP Equality of Opportunity Discussion Paper Series). https://www.urpp-equality.uzh.ch/dam/jcr:cd78c402-c472-4ad1-9ece-71162957263a/42_whose_preferences_matter_for_redistribution_mcyf.pdf