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Ungleichheit in Deutschland - Politikmaßnahmen zur Trendumkehr

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  • Stefan Bach

    (DIW Berlin)

  • Markus M. Grabka

    (DIW Berlin / SOEP)

  • Marc C. Adam

    (BMWi)

Abstract

We review income and wealth inequality in Germany and its trends. We hierarchize its drivers and derive possible options for policy makers. A focus should be placed on reforming the labour market, reforming the tax and transfer system and taxing capital income or wealth to target the underlying inequality, which contributes significantly to the increase in inequality of net household incomes. Targeting wealth inequality should follow a double-sided strategy by promoting private wealth accumulation and redistribution through taxation of high income and wealth. Relevant options include a reform of the inheritance tax, the extra revenue could be used to finance a universal capital endowment.

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  • Stefan Bach & Markus M. Grabka & Marc C. Adam, 2021. "Ungleichheit in Deutschland - Politikmaßnahmen zur Trendumkehr," Working Papers 5, Forum New Economy.
    • Handle: RePEc:agz:wpaper:2105
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    1. Markus M. Grabka, 2021. "Ungleichheit der Haushaltsnettoeinkommen — Trends, Treiber, Politikmaßnahmen," Wirtschaftsdienst, Springer;ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, vol. 101(7), pages 508-515, July.
    2. Tom Krebs, 2023. "Modern Climate Policy: Moving beyond the market-liberal paradigm," Working Papers 1, Forum New Economy.

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    Keywords

    Einkommensungleichheit; Vermögensungleichheit; Steuerpolitik;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • D12 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis
    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution

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