Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-287) and index.
Preface; Introduction; 1 Defining fairness; 2 Distributing fairly; 3 Introduction to incentive issues; 4 Unequal skills; 5 Income redistribution; 6 Risk, insurance and option luck; 7 Fresh starts; 8 Utilitarian reward; 9 Inequalities of opportunity and social mobility; 10 Responsibility, freedom and social justice; Bibliography; Index.
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Many philosophers define social justice in terms of equal opportunities and economists have incorporated such notions in a new kind of welfare economics in which personal responsibility plays a key role. This book takes a critical perspective and combines philosophical scrutiny with economic analysis to elaborate on these developments.
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Fairness, responsibility, and welfare.
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Responsibility.
Social justice.
Welfare economics.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Services & Welfare.