Economics

Do differences in brute luck influence preferences for redistribution in favour of the environment and health?

O. Chanel and P. Paul

This research conducted by Olivier Chanel and Pavitra Paul explores the intriguing relationship between perceived brute luck and individual preferences for redistribution in environmental and health policies. The findings reveal a self-serving bias that may reshape our understanding of public policy preferences.

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Abstract

This paper investigates how perceived brute luck influences individual preferences for redistribution favoring environmental and health policies. Data from three waves (2000, 2006, 2008) of a French population survey are analyzed using a Generalized Ordered Logit (GOL) model. Results show that perceived low brute luck is associated with decreased preference for redistributive environmental policies but increased preference for redistributive health policies, suggesting a self-serving bias in health redistribution preferences.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Sep 27, 2022

Authors

Olivier Chanel, Pavitra Paul

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