Project description
Social identity and the shaping of economic views on economic redistribution
Social identity refers to how we understand ourselves as members of certain groups. It influences intergroup behaviour and is considered a basic factor of the endogeneity of economic preferences. But the formation of attitudes towards redistribution, social preferences and views towards redistributive institutions are fundamental concepts that must be explained. The EU-funded SOCIENTITY_PR project will conduct a high-quality study to understand the impact of social identity, as well as of different existing systems and the heterogeneity of parameters, for preferences toward redistribution. Innovative parametric and non-parametric techniques and new econometric techniques will be applied as SOCIENTITY_PR seeks to identify social factors influencing distribution and the variables classifying those preferences under different schemes like beliefs and individual or social heterogeneity.
Objective
The overall goal of the action is to understand and uncover the role of social identity on the formation of preferences for redistribution. The fellowship will be carried out at the University of California, Los Angeles for 24 months and at the University of Cyprus for 12 months. The research objectives of the proposed research are twofold: (1) Investigate the effect of social identity on preferences for redistribution and (2) Investigate the existence of multiple regimes and parameter heterogeneity on preferences for redistribution. To achieve Objective 1 the fellow will employ social interaction models using innovative parametric and nonparametric techniques allowing for endogeneity in order to capture the high-dimensionality of social identity, aiming to identify the social factors that determine preferences for redistribution and a broader range of socioeconomic attitudes and beliefs. To reach Objective 2 the fellow will use novel econometric methodologies such as threshold regression models that account for social factors and account for the endogeneity of the threshold variable, aiming to identify a set of threshold variables that classify preferences for redistribution into various regimes based on individual, belief, and social heterogeneity. The fellowship will result in high quality research as well as targeted policy papers aimed at eliminating several negative social phenomena, impacting the academic community, the Cypriot and European policy makers and the general public. The fellowship will have a multidimensional impact on the fellow’s current and future academic career. It will advance his research knowledge and skills, improve his teaching abilities, build a network for future collaborations, novel ideas and high quality research, become more independent in his work, and gain critical project management skills.
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
-
H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
MAIN PROGRAMME
See all projects funded under this programme -
H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
See all projects funded under this programme
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)
See all projects funded under this funding scheme
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-IF-2019
See all projects funded under this callCoordinator
Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
1678 Nicosia
Cyprus
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.