A class of fair distribution rules à la Rawls and Sen

Reiko Gotoh and Naoki Yoshihara ()

Economic Theory, 2003, vol. 22, issue 1, 63-88

Abstract: This paper discusses and develops “non-welfaristic” arguments on distributive justice à la J. Rawls and A. K. Sen, and formalizes, in cooperative production economies, “non-welfaristic” distribution rules as game form types of resource allocation schemes. First, it conceptualizes Needs Principle which the distribution rule should satisfy if this takes individuals' needs into account. Second, one class of distribution rules which satisfy Needs Principle, a class of J-based Capability Maximum Rules, is proposed. Third, axiomatic characterizations of the class of J-based Capability Maximum Rules are provided. Copyright Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003

Keywords: Keywords and Phrases:“Non-welfaristic”; Needs principle; J-based capability maximin rules.; JEL Classification Numbers: D 63; D 71; I 31. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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