In search of the good samaritan: estimating the impact of 'altruism' on voters' preferences

This paper continues the development of a theoretical foundation for measuring 'altruistic' behaviour with respect to tax versus expenditure preferences in three specific spheres: health, education and welfare payments. Particular emphasis is placed on analysing the choice theoretic calcul...

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