摘要:This paper is a further investigation of the trickle-down theory. In addition to using more recent data, we use a methodology that examines some questions not previously addressed in the literature. The results suggest that an increase.in.wage.leads.to.a.more.equal.income.distribution..The.findings.also.indicate.that.there.is.no..°trickle-down.±from.proprietors.ˉ.income.and.corporate.profits.to.lower.income.group