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Ökonomische Ungleichheit und das Erstarken des rechten Randes – die empirische Suche nach einem Zusammenhang

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  • Diermeier Matthias
  • Niehues Judith

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The observation of the remarkably stable development of inequality indicators in Germany in the relevant period suggests that it is unlikely that they represent a major explanatory factor for the rise of the AfD. Furthermore, in an EU comparison, the success of radical right-wing parties appears to be quite independent of the classification of their level of inequality. In Germany, AfD supporters are also rather critical of a (flat-rate) expansion of redistribution policies. Their view of the welfare state is characterised by welfare chauvinism and status orientation, and therefore their view of socio-economic indicators is rather pessimistic. A more powerful reception of positive outcomes may help to develop a socio-politically stabilising effect.

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  • Diermeier Matthias & Niehues Judith, 2024. "Ökonomische Ungleichheit und das Erstarken des rechten Randes – die empirische Suche nach einem Zusammenhang," Wirtschaftsdienst, Sciendo, vol. 104(7), pages 448-452.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:wirtsc:v:104:y:2024:i:7:p:448-452:n:1007
    DOI: 10.2478/wd-2024-0118
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    1. Stockhausen, Maximilian & Niehues, Judith, 2019. "Vermögensverteilung: Bemerkenswerte Stabilität," IW-Kurzberichte 81/2019, Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) / German Economic Institute.
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    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior

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