TY  - GEN
UR  - https://archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/volltextserver/33423/
A1  - Balietti, Anca
A1  - Budjan, Angelika
A1  - Eymess, Tillmann
EP  - 78
N2  - 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.
TI  - Perceived Relative Income and Preferences for Public Good Provision
T3  - Discussion Paper Series
Y1  - 2023///
AV  - public
CY  - Heidelberg
ID  - heidok33423
KW  - perceived relative income
KW  -  voluntary contributions
ER  -