videredistribueres
Videredistribueres is a neologism used in political economy and critical theory to describe the phenomenon in which redistribution policies are presented or perceived mainly as acts of redistribution, emphasizing visibility or appearance over substantive change. The term draws attention to the optics of policy as a communication strategy and invites scrutiny of actual outcomes versus publicly claimed aims.
Etymology and form: The term combines Latin roots associated with seeing, videri (to be seen), and the
Concept and usage: Videredistribueres is used to analyze cases where governments trumpet redistribution while the measurable
Examples: A tax credit that mainly benefits higher-income households but is marketed as aiding the poor may
See also: Redistribution, policy communication, signaling, welfare economics.