JEL Codes D14, D15, G51, H31 Interactive Visualization: Bartik Instrument The map below shows cross-sectional variation in our Bartik (shift-share) instrument across US counties. The instrument predicts local earnings shocks based on national industry trends weighted by each county’s pre-period industry composition.
Nov 27, 2025
Using three complementary bunching methods and unique Belgian banking data, we find no evidence of significant behavioral responses to the wealth tax on securities accounts, suggesting that well-designed wealth taxes targeting measurable assets can be effective revenue instruments.
Nov 21, 2025
JEL Codes E32, Q43, R11, C33, Q35
Aug 6, 2025