Noblesse Oblige? Preferences for Income Redistribution among Urban Residents in India
IDEC DP2 Series Volume 1 Issue 8
Page 1-45
published_at 2011-12
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Title ( eng ) |
Noblesse Oblige? Preferences for Income Redistribution among Urban Residents in India
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Creator |
Ito Takahiro
Kubota Kohei
Ohtake Fumio
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Source Title |
IDEC DP2 Series
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Volume | 1 |
Issue | 8 |
Start Page | 1 |
End Page | 45 |
Abstract |
Using an original dataset, we investigated the determinants of individual preferences for income redistribution in India. Different from previous studies, our results show that economic-related conditions do not explain people's tastes for redistribution so much. While future prospects for economic status have a statistically significant impact on preferences for redistributive policies, the current household income level does not explain individual preferences for redistribution. On the contrary, the impact of the current income level is lessened to a large extent by controlling caste membership. This suggests that the social hierarchy which is based on caste is a crucial determinant of economic status in India. Furthermore, the results show that the relative economic position compared with people in the neighborhood is an important factor; relatively wealthy individuals are more likely to favor greater redistribution. This seemingly “noblesse oblige" effect can be explained mostly by religious belief.
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Keywords |
Government redistribution of income
Social preference
Relative economic position
Noblesse oblige
India
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訂正のため本文ファイル差し替え(2013年2月8日)
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Economics [ 330 ]
Public finance [ 340 ]
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Language |
eng
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Resource Type | departmental bulletin paper |
Publisher |
広島大学大学院国際協力研究科
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Date of Issued | 2011-12 |
Publish Type | Version of Record |
Access Rights | open access |