Subjective income and employment expectations and preferences for redistribution

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ISER Working Paper Series

Series Number

2007-21

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ISER Working Paper Series

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Publication date

September 25, 2007

Abstract:

Using probabilistic expectations data from the German Socio-Economic
Panel, we establish a link between self-reported expectations of occupational
mobility and preferences for redistribution. Our results provide new evidence
on the validity of the “prospect of upward mobility” hypothesis.

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Notes

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