The state corrects the income distribution of the market by means of taxes and social transfers. But too much redistribution inhibits motivation.
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Analyses of income distribution are currently high on the agenda. Quite often the results of different studies are named in the same breath or mixed in media reports. Though it is rather difficult to reconcile the different findings without considerable explanation. Sometimes the results are even contradictory.
Demographic transformation is taking to absurd lengths the risk equalisation between young and old incorporated into Germany’s statutory health insurance system. Despite increasing average expenditure...
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Senior Researcher for Labour Costs, Working Hours, Income Distribution
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Economist for Income and Wealth Distribution
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