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Incumbent behavior: vote-seeking, tax-setting, and yardstick competition

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A model is developed where tax-setting in a political economy with several jurisdictions and the choices of voters and behavior of the incumbents are simultaneously determined. It is assumed that voters compare jurisdictions to prevent problems arising from political agencies. This results in competition among incumbents. State data from 1960 to 1988 are used in providing empirical evidence. A theoretical framework is also being provided.

Analysis, Elections, Taxation, Incumbency (Public office)

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Household resource allocation in stepfamilies: Darwin reflects on the plight of Cinderella

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A study was conducted to analyze differences in food consumption between different kinds of two-parent families. Data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics were utilized to carry out the analysis. The influence of family structure on food expenditure was also examined. Results indicated that the number of children in a household with a nonbiological parent significantly minimized expenditure on food consumed at home.

Social aspects, Children, Family, Stepfamilies

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Medical compliance and income-health gradients

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The correlation between the income and health status in developing countries is observed. A case of hypertension and its treatment is exemplified.

United States, Developing Countries, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Hypertension

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