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Einkommensungleichheit und Umverteilung in Westdeutschland, Großbritannien und Schweden, 1950-2000

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German Text only - Abstract in English: Based on national sources and data from the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS), a description of the long-term development of the income distribution and redistribution in three countries representing distinct welfare regimes (West Germany, the United Kingdom, and Sweden) is given. The frequently documented ""U-turn"" is identified in all three countries, even when the composition of the population is kept constant. The findings regarding differences in levels as well as trends in distributional effects of transfers are not affected by differences or changes in the demographic structure, too, but show up more clearly if those are controlled for. The evidence regarding redistributive efficiency predominantly supports Korpi und Palme's thesis of the paradox of redistribution. The findings are discussed with respect to the future development of income inequality and redistributive policies.

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  • Chritoph Birkel, 2005. "Einkommensungleichheit und Umverteilung in Westdeutschland, Großbritannien und Schweden, 1950-2000," LIS Working papers 425, LIS Cross-National Data Center in Luxembourg.
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