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| Florian Fastenrath, Paul Marx, Achim Truger & Helena Vitt | Journal of European Public Policy

Why is it so difficult to tax the rich? Evidence from German policy makers

Why are rich citizens not taxed more heavily – despite growing inequality (aversion)? The literature offers several explanations, all of which ultimately work through the minds and actions of politicians. Taking Germany as...

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| Philipp Heimberger | World Economy

Does economic globalisation affect income inequality? A meta-analysis

A large volume of econometric literature has studied the impact of economic globalisation on income inequality around the world. However, reported econometric estimates vary substantially, which makes it difficult to draw valid...