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Simple Models of Income Redistribution

Simple Models of Income Redistribution

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EconomicsInvesting & Finance

ISBN10: 3030102149
ISBN13: 9783030102142
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: Dec 25 2018
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.65 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English

The rising role of intra- and intergenerational transfers (e.g. basic income, child benefit and public pensions) characterises modern economies, yet most models depicting these transfers are too sophisticated for a wider but mathematically trained audience. This book presents simple models to fill the gap. The author considers a benevolent government maximizing social welfare by anticipating citizens' shortsighted reaction to the transfer rules. The resulting income redistribution is analyzed for low tax morale, strong labor disutility and heterogeneous life expectancy. Key issues that the book addresses include the socially optimal pension contribution rate, retirement age, and redistribution programs. The author concludes by removing some strong restrictions and introducing median voter, incomplete information and dynamic complications.

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