I Perceive Therefore I Demand: The Formation of Inequality Perceptions and Demand for Redistribution

This paper investigates the link between inequality and demand for redistribution by looking at how individuals form their perceptions of inequality. Most literature analyzing has focused on objective inequality, rather than subjective However, a model that links to is needed, given recent empirical research shown growing gap Using data from International Social Survey Programme survey, focuses explaining individuals' formation using variables. The then studies relationship these redistribution. analysis finds macro variables are associated with individual circumstances, some which relate self-interest, like age, educational attainment, income, also play an important role. Perceptions equality, in turn, significatively correlated seem substitute any effect result suggests contextual only affect through equality do not have direct effect.