Fairness, responsibility, and welfare /

Many philosophers now 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 ana...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Fleurbaey, Marc
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
Many philosophers now 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 recent developments. - ;What is a fair distribution of resources and other goods when individuals are partly responsible for their achievements? This book develops a theory of fairness incorporating a concern for personal responsibility, opportunities and freedom. With a
Umfang:
1 online resource (812 p.)
Anmerkungen:
Description based upon print version of record.
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-287) and index.
ISBN:
0-19-160757-6
0-19-180857-1
1-281-76999-1
9786611769994
0-19-155071-X
Schlagworte:
Social justice.
Welfare economics.
Responsibility.
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