Matthew Dimick discusses law, income inequality, and the economics of justice

Matthew Dimick discusses law, income inequality, and the economics of justice

From The Baldy Center Podcast by The Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy

January 20, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 53

About this episode

Matthew Dimick discusses his book on income inequality and the role of law in economic distribution.

The Baldy Center Podcast features Matthew Dimick discussing his recent book, Ending Income Inequality: A Critical Approach to the Law and Economics of Redistribution. Dimick explores how legal rules and institutions shape income distribution and the economy long before taxation occurs. He unpacks the concepts of redistribution, predistribution, and the “double distortion argument,” highlighting how law and society research can reveal the real impact of economic policy on inequality. This conversation touches on the interdisciplinary mission of The Baldy Center, and the role of law in creating a more equitable economic future.

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Host: The Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy

Guest: Matthew Dimick

Topics covered

  • law
  • income inequality
  • economics
  • redistribution
  • social policy
  • equity

Keywords

  • income inequality
  • law
  • redistribution
  • economics
  • social policy
  • equity
  • double distortion argument

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Organizations: The Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy

Books & works: Ending Income Inequality: A Critical Approach to the Law and Economics of Redistribution

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