We propose a method to capture the effect of tax reforms on consumer’s readiness to buy using Google searches as a proxy. We use the Spanish 2010 and 2012 VAT reforms as a case of study. We use a regression discontinuity design taking advantage of the fact that the Spanish 2010 and 2012 VAT...

Assortative mating can exacerbate household income inequality within and between generations. While previous studies have shown that it raises income inequality, its effects on wealth inequality remain less explored due to data limitations. This study uses Spanish administrative microdata to...