The effect of culture on fiscal redistribution: Evidence based on genetic, epidemiological and linguistic data

Kammas, P., Kazakis, P. and Sarantides, V. (2017) The effect of culture on fiscal redistribution: Evidence based on genetic, epidemiological and linguistic data. Economics Letters, 160, pp. 95-99. (doi: 10.1016/j.econlet.2017.08.029)

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Abstract

Using a set of innovative instruments qualified by the literature, we investigate the effect of individualist culture on fiscal redistribution. Our analysis suggests that societies characterized by less collectivistic culture present higher levels of fiscal redistribution, as proxied by government subsidies and transfers as well as health and education expenses.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kazakis, Dr Pantelis
Authors: Kammas, P., Kazakis, P., and Sarantides, V.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance
Journal Name:Economics Letters
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0165-1765
ISSN (Online):1873-7374
Published Online:09 September 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 The Authors
First Published:First published in Economics Letters 160:95-99
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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