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Working Papers

2024

1. Long-Term Trends in the Distribution of Wealth and Inheritance
   Working Paper Series, Research Institute of Industrial Economics
   Also in CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo (2024)

2021

2. Economic Inequality and Covid-19 Death Rates in the First Wave, a Cross-Country Analysis
   CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo View citations (4)
3. Personal Gini Coefficients
   University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics

2020

4. Distributional Effects of Flooding, with an Application to a Major Urban Area
   University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
5. Reforming Canada's Disaster Assistance Programs
   University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
   See also Journal Article Reforming Canada's Disaster Assistance Programs, Canadian Public Policy, University of Toronto Press (2020) (2020)

2018

6. Comparing global inequality of income and wealth
   WIDER Working Paper Series, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER) View citations (4)
7. Filling the Gap: Long Run Canadian Wealth Inequality in International Context
   University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics

2016

8. Estimating the level and distribution of global wealth, 2000-14
   WIDER Working Paper Series, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER) View citations (3)
9. The Gini Coefficient and Personal Inequality Measurement
   CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo View citations (7)
   Also in University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics (2016) View citations (7)

2015

10. A CGE Framework for Modelling the Economics of Flooding and Recovery in a Major Urban Area
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article A CGE Framework for Modeling the Economics of Flooding and Recovery in a Major Urban Area, Risk Analysis, John Wiley & Sons (2019) View citations (5) (2019)

2013

11. Impacts of Cyclical Downturns on the Third Pillar of the RIS and Policy Responses
    CLSSRN working papers, Vancouver School of Economics

2012

12. The Possibilities for Global Inequality and Poverty Reduction Using Revenues from Global Carbon Pricing
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute
    See also Journal Article The possibilities for global inequality and poverty reduction using revenues from global carbon pricing, The Journal of Economic Inequality, Springer (2014) View citations (6) (2014)

2011

13. Effective Tax and Subsidy Rates on Human Capital in Canada
    University of Western Ontario, Centre for Human Capital and Productivity (CHCP) Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Centre for Human Capital and Productivity (CHCP)
    See also Journal Article Effective tax and subsidy rates on human capital in Canada, Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association (2012) View citations (3) (2012)
14. The Impact of Climate Change and Climate Policy on the Canadian Economy
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute
15. The Possibilities For Global Poverty Reduction Using Revenues From Global Carbon Pricing
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (1)

2010

16. The World Distribution of Household Wealth
    Working Papers, eSocialSciences
    Also in WIDER Working Paper Series, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER) (2008) View citations (58)
    Center for Global, International and Regional Studies, Working Paper Series, Center for Global, International and Regional Studies, UC Santa Cruz (2007) View citations (12)
    Conference papers, Purdue University, Center for Global Trade Analysis, Global Trade Analysis Project (2006) View citations (1)

2009

17. The Effects of Asset Price Changes on Economic Security in Canada, 2005-09
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute
18. The Level and Distribution of Global Household Wealth
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (22)
    Also in University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute (2009) View citations (23)
    See also Journal Article The Level and Distribution of Global Household Wealth, Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society (2011) View citations (138) (2011)

2008

19. Closing the 49th Parallel: An Unexplored Episode in Canadian Economic and Political History
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute
    See also Journal Article Closing the 49th Parallel: An Unexplored Episode in Canadian Economic and Political History, Canadian Public Policy, University of Toronto Press (2011) View citations (7) (2011)
20. Economics Research in Canada: A Long-Run Assessment of Journal Publications
    Munich Reprints in Economics, University of Munich, Department of Economics View citations (9)
    Also in Working Papers, Faculty of Economics and Statistics, Universität Innsbruck (2007) View citations (3)
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics (2007) View citations (2)
    Papers on Strategic Interaction, Max Planck Institute of Economics, Strategic Interaction Group (2005) View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article Economics research in Canada: a long-run assessment of journal publications, Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association (2008) View citations (10) (2008)

2007

21. Estimating the Level and Distribution of Global Household Wealth
    WIDER Working Paper Series, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER) View citations (19)
    Also in University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute (2007) View citations (19)

2005

22. The Public Role in Provision of Scientific Information: An Economic Approach
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute View citations (1)

2004

23. Microsimulation, CGE and Macro Modelling for Transition and Developing Economies
    WIDER Working Paper Series, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER) View citations (60)

2003

24. Empirical Evidence on Human Capital Externalities
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute View citations (24)
    Also in Working Papers-Department of Finance Canada, Department of Finance Canada View citations (19)
25. Intergenerational Mobility under Private vs. Public Education
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article Intergenerational Mobility under Private vs. Public Education*, Scandinavian Journal of Economics, Wiley Blackwell (2005) View citations (40) (2005)
26. Measuring Effective Tax Rates on Human Capital: Methodology and an Application to Canada
    CESifo Working Paper Series, CESifo View citations (3)

2002

27. Measuring Effective Tax Rates on Human Capital: The Canadian Case
    University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute View citations (1)

2000

28. Optimal Tax Mix in a Two-Sector Growth Model with Transitional Dynamics
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics View citations (1)

1996

29. The effects of Gender Control on Fertility and Children's Consumption
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
    See also Journal Article The effects of gender control on fertility and children`s consumption, Journal of Population Economics, Springer (1997) View citations (12) (1997)
30. Wealth Inequality and Age
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics

1994

31. Gender Bias and Investments in Children
    Departmental Working Papers, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Department of Economics
32. Making Inequality Comparisons When Lorenz Curves Intersect
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article Making Inequality Comparisons When Lorenz Curves Intersect, American Economic Review, American Economic Association (1995) View citations (55) (1995)

1991

33. Income Inequality and International Migration
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
    Also in University of Western Ontario, The Centre for the Study of International Economic Relations Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, The Centre for the Study of International Economic Relations (1991)
    See also Journal Article Income Inequality and International Migration, Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society (1992) View citations (18) (1992)
34. Marking Inequality Comparisons when Lores Curves Intersect
    Working Papers, University of Guelph, Department of Economics and Finance
35. The Normative Significance of Using Third-Degree Stochastic Dominance in Comparing Income Distributions
    Working Papers, University of Guelph, Department of Economics and Finance
    See also Journal Article The Normative Significance of Using Third-Degree Stochastic Dominance in Comparing Income Distributions, Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier (1994) View citations (44) (1994)

1989

36. Taxes and Capital Formation: How Important is Human Capital?
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (36)
    See also Chapter Taxes and Capital Formation: How Important is Human Capital?, NBER Chapters, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (1991) View citations (45) (1991)

1987

37. Social Security, Longevity, and Moral Hazard
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
    See also Journal Article Social security, longevity, and moral hazard, Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier (1992) View citations (49) (1992)
38. Theory and Misbehavior of First-Price Auctions
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics

1986

39. A Dynamic Model of Redistribution, Inheritance and Inequality
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
    See also Journal Article A Dynamic Model of Redistribution, Inheritance, and Inequality, Canadian Journal of Economics, Canadian Economics Association (1991) View citations (22) (1991)

1984

40. Preferential Trading Agreements: An Investigation
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
41. Redistribution, Inheritance, and Inequality
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics

1982

42. Intergenerational Transfers, Redistribution, and Inequality
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
43. The Output-Inflation Tradeoff when Prices are Costly to Change
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics View citations (5)

1980

44. Information in Production
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
45. On the Relative Quantitative Importance of Inheritance and Other Sources of Economic Inequality
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics

1979

46. Positive Differentials between Interest Rates for Borrowing and Lending: Implications for Investment in Human Capital
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
47. Uncertain Lifetime and the Theory of the Consumer: An Extension and an Application
    University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics

Undated

48. Optimal taxation in a growth model with public consumption and home production
    MRG Discussion Paper Series, School of Economics, University of Queensland, Australia View citations (6)
    See also Journal Article Optimal taxation in a growth model with public consumption and home production, Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier (2008) View citations (10) (2008)

Journal Articles

2022

1. Revisiting comparisons of income inequality when Lorenz curves intersect
   Social Choice and Welfare, 2022, 58, (1), 101-109

2021

2. Economic Inequality and COVID-19 Deaths and Cases in the First Wave: A Cross-Country Analysis
   Canadian Public Policy, 2021, 47, (4), 537-553 View citations (3)
3. Long Run Canadian Wealth Inequality in International Context
   Review of Income and Wealth, 2021, 67, (1), 134-164 View citations (4)

2020

4. Reforming Canada's Disaster Assistance Programs
   Canadian Public Policy, 2020, 46, (2), 187-197
   See also Working Paper Reforming Canada's Disaster Assistance Programs, University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series (2020) (2020)

2019

5. A CGE Framework for Modeling the Economics of Flooding and Recovery in a Major Urban Area
   Risk Analysis, 2019, 39, (6), 1314-1341 View citations (5)
   See also Working Paper A CGE Framework for Modelling the Economics of Flooding and Recovery in a Major Urban Area, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers (2015) View citations (1) (2015)

2017

6. A multi-perspective examination of heat waves affecting Metro Vancouver: now into the future
   Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, 2017, 87, (2), 791-815 View citations (1)
7. Estimating the Level and Distribution of Global Wealth, 2000–2014
   Review of Income and Wealth, 2017, 63, (4), 731-759 View citations (39)
8. Wealth inequality: Theory, measurement and decomposition
   Canadian Journal of Economics, 2017, 50, (5), 1224-1261 View citations (27)
   Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2017, 50, (5), 1224-1261 (2017) View citations (26)

2015

9. Book review of Capital in the Twenty-first Century
   The Journal of Economic Inequality, 2015, 13, (1), 155-160 View citations (2)
10. Economic Efficiency of Federal Provision of Scientific Information and Support for Science Research in Canada
    Canadian Public Policy, 2015, 41, (4), 332-342 View citations (1)

2014

11. The possibilities for global inequality and poverty reduction using revenues from global carbon pricing
    The Journal of Economic Inequality, 2014, 12, (3), 363-391 View citations (6)
    See also Working Paper The Possibilities for Global Inequality and Poverty Reduction Using Revenues from Global Carbon Pricing, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers (2012) (2012)

2013

12. Redistribution of Income: Policy Directions
    SPP Research Papers, 2013, 6, (23) View citations (1)

2012

13. Effective tax and subsidy rates on human capital in Canada
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 2012, 45, (1), 189-219 View citations (3)
    Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2012, 45, (1), 189-219 (2012) View citations (3)
    See also Working Paper Effective Tax and Subsidy Rates on Human Capital in Canada, University of Western Ontario, Centre for Human Capital and Productivity (CHCP) Working Papers (2011) (2011)

2011

14. Closing the 49th Parallel: An Unexplored Episode in Canadian Economic and Political History
    Canadian Public Policy, 2011, 37, (3), 307-341 View citations (7)
    See also Working Paper Closing the 49th Parallel: An Unexplored Episode in Canadian Economic and Political History, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers (2008) (2008)
15. The Level and Distribution of Global Household Wealth
    Economic Journal, 2011, 121, (551), 223-254 View citations (138)
    See also Working Paper The Level and Distribution of Global Household Wealth, NBER Working Papers (2009) View citations (22) (2009)

2009

16. Combining microsimulation with CGE and macro modelling for distributional analysis in developing and transition countries
    International Journal of Microsimulation, 2009, 2, (1), 49-56 View citations (45)
17. The global pattern of household wealth
    Journal of International Development, 2009, 21, (8), 1111-1124 View citations (6)
18. Time-consistent taxation in a dynastic family model with human and physical capital and a balanced government budget
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 2009, 42, (3), 1023-1049 View citations (4)
    Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2009, 42, (3), 1023-1049 (2009) View citations (3)

2008

19. Economics research in Canada: a long-run assessment of journal publications
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 2008, 41, (1), 22-45 View citations (10)
    Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2008, 41, (1), 22-45 (2008)
    See also Working Paper Economics Research in Canada: A Long-Run Assessment of Journal Publications, Munich Reprints in Economics (2008) View citations (9) (2008)
20. Optimal taxation in a growth model with public consumption and home production
    Journal of Public Economics, 2008, 92, (3-4), 885-896 View citations (10)
    See also Working Paper Optimal taxation in a growth model with public consumption and home production, MRG Discussion Paper Series View citations (6)

2005

21. Intergenerational Mobility under Private vs. Public Education*
    Scandinavian Journal of Economics, 2005, 107, (3), 399-417 View citations (40)
    See also Working Paper Intergenerational Mobility under Private vs. Public Education, University of Western Ontario, Economic Policy Research Institute Working Papers (2003) View citations (1) (2003)

2002

22. Flat rate taxes and inequality measurement
    Journal of Public Economics, 2002, 84, (1), 33-46 View citations (34)

2000

23. Consumption vs. income taxes when private human capital investments are imperfectly observable
    Journal of Public Economics, 2000, 77, (1), 1-28 View citations (16)

1999

24. Age, Wealth Inequality and Life-Cycle Modelling
    The Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance - Issues and Practice, 1999, 24, (1), 64-76 View citations (1)

1997

25. The effects of gender control on fertility and children`s consumption
    Journal of Population Economics, 1997, 10, (1), 67-85 View citations (12)
    See also Working Paper The effects of Gender Control on Fertility and Children's Consumption, University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series (1996) (1996)

1996

26. Measuring Marginal Income Tax Rates for Individuals in Canada: Averages and Distributions over Time
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1996, 29, (4), 959-75 View citations (11)

1995

27. Distributional Effects of the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption: Single vs. Multi-Year Analysis
    Canadian Public Policy, 1995, 21, (s1), 159-173
28. Gender Bias, Investments in Children, and Bequests
    International Economic Review, 1995, 36, (3), 795-818 View citations (33)
29. Making Inequality Comparisons When Lorenz Curves Intersect
    American Economic Review, 1995, 85, (4), 980-86 View citations (55)
    See also Working Paper Making Inequality Comparisons When Lorenz Curves Intersect, University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series (1994) View citations (2) (1994)

1994

30. The Normative Significance of Using Third-Degree Stochastic Dominance in Comparing Income Distributions
    Journal of Economic Theory, 1994, 64, (2), 520-530 View citations (44)
    See also Working Paper The Normative Significance of Using Third-Degree Stochastic Dominance in Comparing Income Distributions, Working Papers (1991) (1991)

1992

31. Income Inequality and International Migration
    Economic Journal, 1992, 102, (413), 789-802 View citations (18)
    See also Working Paper Income Inequality and International Migration, University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series (1991) (1991)
32. Social security, longevity, and moral hazard
    Journal of Public Economics, 1992, 49, (1), 91-106 View citations (49)
    See also Working Paper Social Security, Longevity, and Moral Hazard, University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series (1987) (1987)

1991

33. A Dynamic Model of Redistribution, Inheritance, and Inequality
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1991, 24, (2), 324-44 View citations (22)
    See also Working Paper A Dynamic Model of Redistribution, Inheritance and Inequality, University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series (1986) (1986)
34. The Distributive Effects of Wealth Taxes
    Canadian Public Policy, 1991, 17, (3), 279-308 View citations (2)

1990

35. Accrual Equivalent Marginal Tax Rates for Personal Financial Assets
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1990, 23, (1), 189-209 View citations (4)

1989

36. Capital income taxation in a two-commodity life cycle model: The role of factor intensity and asset capitalization effects
    Journal of Public Economics, 1989, 39, (1), 109-126 View citations (4)
37. Optimal grouping of income and wealth data
    Journal of Econometrics, 1989, 42, (1), 97-108 View citations (63)

1988

38. Family Size, Household Production, and Life Cycle Saving
    Annals of Economics and Statistics, 1988, (9), 141-165 View citations (2)

1986

39. Does Redistribution Reduce Inequality?
    Journal of Labor Economics, 1986, 4, (4), 538-59 View citations (20)

1984

40. Some Calculations of Lifetime Tax Incidence
    American Economic Review, 1984, 74, (4), 633-49 View citations (66)

1982

41. The Relative Impact of Inheritance and Other Factors on Economic Inequality
    The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 1982, 97, (3), 471-498 View citations (45)

1981

42. Uncertain Lifetime, Consumption, and Dissaving in Retirement
    Journal of Political Economy, 1981, 89, (3), 561-77 View citations (229)

1979

43. ON THE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH IN CANADA*
    Review of Income and Wealth, 1979, 25, (3), 237-259 View citations (17)

1978

44. Assessing the Quantitative Importance of Inheritance in the Distribution of Wealth
    Oxford Economic Papers, 1978, 30, (1), 138-49 View citations (11)

Edited books

2013

1. The Economics of Wealth Distribution, vol Two volume set
   Books, Edward Elgar Publishing

2008

2. Personal Wealth from a Global Perspective
   OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press View citations (64)

Chapters

2010

1. What is Good Government? David Laidler’s Views
   Palgrave Macmillan

2007

2. Progressivity Implications of Public Health Insurance Funding in Canada
   A chapter in Equity, 2007, pp 133-167

2003

3. FLAT TAXES AND INEQUALITY IN CANADA
   A chapter in Fiscal Policy, Inequality and Welfare, 2003, pp 125-146

2000

4. The distribution of wealth
   Chapter 11 in Handbook of Income Distribution, 2000, vol. 1, pp 605-675 View citations (212)

1994

5. Government Incentives and Household Saving in Canada
   A chapter in Public Policies and Household Saving, 1994, pp 19-56 View citations (5)
6. Household Data on Saving Behavior in Canada
   A chapter in International Comparisons of Household Saving, 1994, pp 11-56 View citations (20)

1992

7. Tax Incidence: Annual and Lifetime Perspectives in the United States and Canada
   A chapter in Canada-U.S. Tax Comparisons, 1992, pp 151-188 View citations (2)

1991

8. Taxes and Capital Formation: How Important is Human Capital?
   A chapter in National Saving and Economic Performance, 1991, pp 163-200 View citations (45)
   See also Working Paper Taxes and Capital Formation: How Important is Human Capital?, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (1989) View citations (36) (1989)