Who Wants Income Inequality?: An Analysis of Public Choice under Income Comparison

This study investigates when individuals from advantaged and disadvantaged groups are in favor of reducing income inequality. Using a model that considers both an individual’s absolute income and relative income, I examine the conditions under which income equalization is supported by some members i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tongzhe Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Social Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/5/3/33