Simple Models of Income Redistribution

Simple Models of Income Redistribution by András Simonovits.

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 t...

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Main Author: Simonovits, András (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Public finance.
Economic theory.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2.Introductory tax models
  • 3. Introductory pension models
  • 4. Four pension models with two types
  • 5.Proportional (earnings-related) pension system
  • 6. Progressive transfer systems
  • 7. Cap on contribution base
  • 8. Voluntary pension system
  • 9. Flexible vs. seniority pensions
  • 10. Optimal child benefits and income taxes
  • 11. Child support, pension and fertility
  • 12. Models of political economy
  • 13. Imperfect knowledge of the pension rules: irrational inattention
  • 14. Dynamic extensions
  • 15. Conclusions.

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