Project summary
Project A09 puts inequality at the center of its attention. The project studies (a) how economic inequality evolves and is perceived by society, (b) how family policies and the tax-transfer system affect individual behavior and inequality, and (c) how policy reforms in these areas should be designed. A specific focus will be on gender inequality and female labor force participation. Our research agenda combines basic theoretical research with large-scale surveys to elicit social perceptions and preferences for redistribution, as well as empirical research on the effects of family policy reforms and social norms in the US, Germany, and India. Our ultimate goal is to provide concrete policy recommendations.