Essays about: "inequality aversion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words inequality aversion.

  1. 1. Income Distribution and Happiness in Europe - Are Scandinavians more Sensitive to Inequality?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Amanda Josefsson; Simona Koria; [2019-07-12]
    Keywords : inequality; happiness; well-being; Europe; Scandinavia; welfare; income distribution; inequality aversion;

    Abstract : The main objective of this thesis is to investigate the effect of income inequality on happiness in Europe. A comparison between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe is made using cross-sectional data from the European Social Survey for 2008-2016 to establish possible differences in inequality aversion. READ MORE

  3. 2. How much are you willing to sacrifice to reduce inequality? : An experimental analysis of individuals’ preferences for inequality in income and health.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Hannah Folkesson; [2017]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This paper deals with individuals’ preferences for social outcomes in the context of income and health. Individual’s preferences are measured through experimental choices between imagined societies in a risk-free setting. Inequality literature often assumes inequality aversion and risk aversion to go hand in hand. READ MORE

  4. 3. Inequality aversion and competition via effort

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Mara Solomon; [2017]
    Keywords : Behavioral Microecomics; Wealth Distribution; Market Imperfection; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Inequality;

    Abstract : This paper examines the possible consequences induced by inequality aversion in a competitive setting. By employing the Cournot toolkit, the paper puts forward a competition via effort model. READ MORE

  5. 4. Whose Health Should Be Given Priority? Ethical Valuation of Swedish Pharmaceuticals

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emelie Pauli; Julia Widén; [2014-07-22]
    Keywords : Risk aversion; inequality aversion; health care prioritization; severity of illness;

    Abstract : The official guidelines in health care state that a more severely ill patient should be prioritized over a less severely ill patient, but it is still debatable how much more care and resources should be allocated to this patient. The aim of this study is to address this issue. READ MORE

  6. 5. Income Inequality and Social Trust: The Case of Windhoek.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Agneta Berge; Thorun Wahlström; [2012]
    Keywords : income inequality; social trust; distributive justice; Namibia;

    Abstract : Social trust appears to be beneficial for society, but varies greatly in level across countries. Income inequality has been proposed as a strong determinant of social trust, although often without sufficient micro foundation. READ MORE