Discussion Papers no. 439
Evidence from inter vivos transfer behavior
The relationship between altruism and equal sharing
Several studies reject the implications of the altruism model. In this study it is argued that parents who transfer resources to their children both are altruistic and influenced by an equal division fairness norm. Under such motives, the degree of income compensation should be stronger in one-child families and we expect the altruism motive to dominate the fairness norm when income differences between siblings are large. The results suggest that equal divisions are intentional and weighted against altruistic motives.
Om publikasjonen
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The relationship between altruism and equal sharing. Evidence from inter vivos transfer behavior
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Elin Halvorsen, Thor Olav Thoresen
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Discussion Papers no. 439
- Utgiver
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Statistics Norway
- Emne
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Discussion Papers
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30
- Målform
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Engelsk
- Om Discussion Papers
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Discussion papers comprise research papers intended for international journals and books. A preprint of a Discussion Paper may be longer and more elaborate than a standard journal article as it may include intermediate calculations, background material etc.
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