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Comparing fairness : relative criteria of economic fairness with applications /

Economic theory and philosophy have discussed concepts of fairness, but the criteria of fairness are in each case absolute: a situation is either fair or it is not. This book draws on these literatures to propose two criteria of relative fairness, and a hierarchical rule for the priority of applicat...

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Main Authors: McCain, Roger A. (Author)
Published: Edward Elgar Publishing,
Publisher Address: Cheltenham, UK :
Publication Dates: [2021]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Economics > Moral and ethical aspects.
Economics.
Fairness > Economic aspects.
Economic policy.
Economic policy > Moral and ethical aspects.
Fairness.
Summary: Economic theory and philosophy have discussed concepts of fairness, but the criteria of fairness are in each case absolute: a situation is either fair or it is not. This book draws on these literatures to propose two criteria of relative fairness, and a hierarchical rule for the priority of application of these criteria, with a view to comparison of practicable alternatives in public policy.
Carrier Form: vii, 232 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781839108013
1839108010
Index Number: HB72
CLC: F0-05
Call Number: F0-05/M121

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