), strategically promise a level of redistribution. We prove existence of a unique Nash equilibrium which is characterized by policy … convergence or divergence depending on whether candidates redistribution technologies are symmetric or not. Perhaps more … drags redistribution towards the preferred level of redistribution of the less "divided" - in terms of non …

the reasons for being poor. We develop and test a theory about support for redistribution in the presence of target …-specific beliefs about the causes of low and high incomes. Our theory predicts that target-specific beliefs about the poor matter most … welfare recipients supports our theory. We also find, in theory, the existence of a moral release equilibrium in which the …

inequality and low redistribution can coexist. The theory's assumptions and outcomes are explored empirically using individual … outcome, this pa- per develops a theory exploring two fundamental factors at play during elections – the critical political …

We develop a theory of endogenous political entrenchment in a simple two-party dynamic model of income redistribution … with probabilistic voting. A partially self-interested left-wing party may implement (entrenchment) policies reducing the … the net gain that low-skill agents obtain from income redistribution, which only the Left (but not the Right) can credibly …

We model the electoral politics of redistribution. Taxation has efficiency and equity effects. Citizens and parties …

well as in voting contexts. In contrast, models of political economy are based on selfish-voters who derive utility solely …