Aversão à desigualdade e preferências por bkp_redistribuição: A percepção de mobilidade econômica as afeta no Brasil?


Abstract:

The notion that bkp_redistribution is from the rich to the poor a priori could lead to the conclusion that the poor are the main supporters of bkp_redistributive policies, since they are the potential beneficiaries. Nevertheless, evidence for developed countries suggests that inequality aversion and preferences for bkp_redistribution are shaped by factors beyond pecuniary concerns. This paper analyzes the effect of subjective economic mobility on inequality aversion and on the demand for bkp_redistribution, employing a unique dataset collected in 2012, which is representative of the Brazilian population. In contrast with theoretical pbkp_redictions and empirical evidence for developed countries, results suggest that even people who aspire to ascend socially in the future dislike inequality and support bkp_redistributive policies. Individuals who perceived a decline in their social situation have also shown support for bkp_redistribution, which is a more standard result. Both sets of results are confirmed by estimations undertaken on subsamples defined according to family income. Some hypotheses are raised attempting to explain the unexpected results.

Año de publicación:

2016

Keywords:

  • Prospects of future mobility
  • Inequality aversion
  • Preferences for bkp_redistribution

Fuente:

scopusscopus

Tipo de documento:

Article

Estado:

Acceso abierto

Áreas de conocimiento:

  • Ciencias sociales
  • Inequidad económica
  • Desigualdad económica

Áreas temáticas:

  • Cultura e instituciones
  • Economía
  • Problemas y servicios sociales