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

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.

• Publication year

  2017

• Venue

  Economics Letters

• Publication date

  2017-05-25

• Fields of study

  Economics, Political Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1016/J.ECONLET.2017.08.029
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