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The paper to be discussed in this seminar argues that people vote for policies that advance aggregate welfare when they can see themselves and their children as part of a national community of shared fate; otherwise, voters become more preoccupied with their class position and can retreat into a defense of narrowly construed in-groups. The value orientations that prevail in the electorate depend on the degree of socioeconomic equality and mobility, which are shaped by public policies. It shows that in this strategic interaction between government policies and voter value orientations different equilibria are possible.
** Please note: Events in this series do not include a presentation. Attendees of this seminar are expected to read a paper in advance and enter into a discussion. This is an in-person event. To receive a copy of the paper, please contact Morgan Gillespie at mgillesp@mit.edu. **
