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An application of 'post-welfarist' theories of justice: comparing theorical rights to compensation and actual policy measures against poverty

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  • David Clément

    (LEO - Laboratoire d'économie d'Orleans [2008-2011] - UO - Université d'Orléans - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • Catherine Sofer

    (TEAM - Théories et Applications en Microéconomie et Macroéconomie - UP1 - Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to explore the empirical applicability of "postwelfarist" economic theories of justice and redistribution. We consider whether either of the two simple competing axioms of BOSSERT and FLEURBAEY hold in the current French redistribution system. We first present the theoretical and methodological problems raised by the move from a purely individualistic theoretical approach to empirical measures integrating redistribution within households. We then propose a definition of justice and compensation which, as in ROEMER [1996], uses effort variables defined in relative terms. The French benefit system can be considered as compatible with at least one of the axioms, but only under a very limited definition of individual responsibility: people are neither held responsible for their children, nor for their labour force or marital status.

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  • David Clément & Catherine Sofer, 2004. "An application of 'post-welfarist' theories of justice: comparing theorical rights to compensation and actual policy measures against poverty," Post-Print halshs-00367125, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:halshs-00367125
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