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Homo œconomicus et spectateur équitable

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  • Michel Forsé
  • Maxime Parodi

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Opinions derive from personal interest, but also from a moral point of view which may be grasped by examining the position of a spectator who, neither in favor of that actor nor that particular conception of what a good life is, tries to judge the situation put before him or her fairly. This is what can be concluded from the analysis of a survey of opinions on the welfare state and its programs. Overall, and in particular for opinions on the French state?s minimum revenue program (Revenu Minimum d?Insertion [minimum revenue for integration]), it can be affirmed that when personal interest is no longer at stake, indeed, the less it is, the stronger the fair spectator?s voice makes itself heard. His/her justifications are effective for the simple reason that they are based on arguments that can be endorsed by all. In other words, they are objective.

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  • Michel Forsé & Maxime Parodi, 2002. "Homo œconomicus et spectateur équitable," Revue de l'OFCE, Presses de Sciences-Po, vol. 82(3), pages 165-230.
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    1. Guillaume Allegre, 2021. "Des parasites au paradis ? Revenu universel, minima sociaux et réciprocité," SciencePo Working papers Main hal-03474895, HAL.

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