The initiative, referendum, and distribution of income: An empirical analysis of Swiss cantons

This study examines how direct democratic institutions affect income distribution before and after taxes. Based on a panel of Swiss cantons from 1945 to 2014, we test the effects of the constitutional reforms of direct democratic instruments. Our findings show that better voter access to the initiat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European Journal of Political Economy 2021-01, Vol.66, p.101968, Article 101968
Hauptverfasser:	Frey, Christian, Schaltegger, Christoph A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Constitutional reform Constitutions Direct democracy Income distribution Inequality Institutions Middle class Policy making Political economy Redistribution Referendums Switzerland Taxation
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