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A non-parametric decomposition of redistribution into vertical and horizontal components

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  • Irene Perrote Coste

    (Universidad Europea de Madrid)

  • Juan Gabriel Rodríguez Hernández

    (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)

  • Rafael Salas del Marmol

    (Departamento de Fundamentos del Análisis Económico I (Análisis Económico). Universidad Complutense de Madrid.)

Abstract

We use non-parametric methods to propose horizontal inequity (HI) measures that satisfy certain normative and statistical properties. The HI measures tackle the problem of arbitrary definition of similar individuals and satisfy the horizontal transfer principle. HI is measured by any index consistent with the distance between the estimated and actual post-tax income Lorenz curves. This incorporates an ordinal view of HI. The total effect of a tax system can be decomposed into welfare gain due to income redistribution free of HI and welfare loss due to HI. Other indices in the literature can be seen as particular cases.

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  • Irene Perrote Coste & Juan Gabriel Rodríguez Hernández & Rafael Salas del Marmol, 2001. "A non-parametric decomposition of redistribution into vertical and horizontal components," Documentos de trabajo de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales 01-07, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucm:doctra:01-07
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    Keywords

    Vertical redistribution; Horizontal inequity; Social-welfare and non-parametric estimation.;
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    JEL classification:

    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • H23 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Externalities; Redistributive Effects; Environmental Taxes and Subsidies

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