for redistribution in a multi-person setting. We find presence of heterogeneous preferences with a substantial share of … consistent with inequality aversion but points to other forms of other-regarding preferences, as fairness and altruism. By … below or above average, which is in line with a fairness bias. Finally, subjects not knowing whether their pre-tax income is …

' subjects determines later redistributive decisions among the 'heir' subjects. On average, redistribution is highest among the …

-tax) preferences of American voters. Unlike standard surveys, this experiment examines preferences for taxation while controlling for … income inequality and the perceived fairness of the economy. The first effect of information is an increase in pessimism …

This paper uses a laboratory experiment to explore individuals' motivations for redistribution. The laboratory results … show that as income uncertainty diminishes, participants become more extreme in their preferences for redistribution. The … findings suggest that for most people, the motivation for redistribution is financial self-interest - namely as insurance …