A positive theory of economic fairness
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The study proposes a positive theory of distributive justice that is founded on the Accountability Principle, which postulates that fair allocation should differ in proportion to relevant variables that can be influenced. It also proposed that a general ethical theory on economic fairness can be developed by extending the model to insufficiently divisible and multiple variables, such as multiple states and time periods, and expanding the framework to incorporate additional principles, such as altruism or needs, efficiency and accountability.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0167-2681
Year: 1996
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Fair and square: the four sides of distributive justice
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Distributive justice is examined as a concept, and is seen to be context-dependent rather than context-specific. the way that principles are interpreted is affected by context.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0167-2681
Year: 2001
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Fair shares: accountability and cognitive dissonance in allocation decisions
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The economic aspects of the principles of fairness, self-deception and self-interest are discussed.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2000
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