redistribution

(noun)

The act of changing the distribution of resources

Related Terms

  • Public Benefit

Examples of redistribution in the following topics:

  • The Benefits of Socialism

    • Wealth redistribution can occur through targeted, progressive taxation and welfare policies such as free/subsidized education and access to housing.
    • Redistribution of wealth, through tax and spending policies that aim to reduce economic inequalities.
    • Demonstrate how the nationalization of key industries, redistribution of wealth, social security schemes and minimum wages are beneficial in socialist economies
  • Government Regulation

    • Interest group transfers - regulation that results from efforts by self-interest groups to redistribute wealth in their favor, which may be disguised as one or more of the justifications above.
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