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Abstract
Guided by a theoretical framework, we study how perceived relative income affects preferences for public goods. In a randomized survey experiment, we inform respondents from India of their official income rank and elicit preferences for air quality, including actual contributions to environmental initiatives. Right-wing supporters withdraw contributions when perceived relative income increases. The effect coincides with diminished health concerns and lower intentions to utilize private protection measures against air pollution. In contrast, center-left supporters do not reduce contributions. A second survey experiment demonstrates the causality of the relationship using a novel treatment that exogenously shifts relative income perceptions.
Document type: | Working paper |
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Series Name: | Discussion Paper Series |
Volume: | 0729 |
Place of Publication: | Heidelberg |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jun 2023 06:16 |
Date: | 2023 |
Number of Pages: | 78 |
Faculties / Institutes: | The Faculty of Economics and Social Studies > Alfred-Weber-Institut for Economics |
DDC-classification: | 330 Economics |
Controlled Keywords: | public goods, air pollution |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | perceived relative income, voluntary contributions |
Series: | Discussion Paper Series / University of Heidelberg, Department of Economics |