A positive theory of in-kind transfers and the negative income tax

B-Tier
Journal: Public Choice
Year: 1985
Volume: 47
Issue: 1
Pages: 231-265

Authors (2)

Allan Meltzer Scott Richard (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Normative arguments for restricting redistribution to cash transfers or a negative income tax have not appealed to politicians or their constituents. All modern governments redistribute income in kind and provide goods and services that can be produced and distributed privately. At times public and private supply coexist. Housing services, medical care, and education are examples, but so too are safety and many regulatory activities of government. Copyright Martinus Nijhoff Publishers 1985

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:kap:pubcho:v:47:y:1985:i:1:p:231-265
Journal Field
Public
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-26