Empirical determinants of in-kind redistribution: Partisan biases and the role of inflation

There is a dearth of research on the determinants of in-kind redistribution. Using dynamic panel data estimations for 32 OECD countries, we show that the in-kind share of social benefits is lower under left-wing governments. This effect is weakened when left-wing governments respond to inflation by increasing the share of in-kind transfers.

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Year of publication:	2012-03-14
Authors:	Hessami, Zohal ; Silke, Uebelmesser
Institutions:	Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Subject:	In-kind redistribution \| social benefits \| partisan biases \| inflation

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	MPRA Paper.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Classification:	H42 - Publicly Provided Private Goods ; E31 - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation ; I38 - Government Policy; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs ; D78 - Positive Analysis of Policy-Making and Implementation
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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