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Inequality, Public Wealth, and the Federal Shareholder

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  • Corneo, Giacomo

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Current trends in the distribution of wealth trigger a social divide and threaten democracy. I propose to counter this evolution by enhancing the role of public capital as a redistribution and empowerment device. The governance of public capital requires two novel institutions: a socially responsible Sovereign Wealth Fund and a Federal Shareholder. This paper offers an account of their design and sources of financing.

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  • Corneo, Giacomo, 2015. "Inequality, Public Wealth, and the Federal Shareholder," CEPR Discussion Papers 10920, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
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    • H0 - Public Economics - - General
    • H5 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies

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