#11464. Political Consequences of Income Inequality: Assessing the Relationship Between Perceived Distributive Fairness and Political Efficacy in Asia

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Abstract:
A vast literature suggests that income inequality is a crucial precursor for numerous political outcomes. In this research, we explore how individuals perceptions of income inequality are related to their sense of political efficacy. While previous studies on political outcomes of income inequality have focused on objective, country-level inequality indicators, we focus on subjective perception—how individuals perceptions of distributive fairness are related to political efficacy. We show that the perception of unfair income distribution negatively affects political efficacy. We posit a mediator in the association, namely the individual’s preference for governments redistributive role, as a linking mechanism between the perception of income inequality and political efficacy. Our findings suggest that political efficacy is partially linked to how people perceive (un)fair income distribution and subsequent expectations of the governments role in redistribution.
Keywords:
Distributive fairness; Perception of income inequality; Political efficacy; Redistribution

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