Local governments, in-kind transfers, and economic inequality

We examine how in-kind transfers provided by local governments affect economic inequality. The allocation of in-kind transfers to households and the adjustment for differences in needs are derived from a model of local government spending behavior. The model distinguishes between fixed and variable...

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Main Authors: Aaberge, R. (Author), Eika, L. (Author), Langørgen, A. (Author), Mogstad, M. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier B.V. 2019
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