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'They Never had a Chance': Unequal Opportunities and Fair Redistributions.

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Titel: 'They Never had a Chance': Unequal Opportunities and Fair Redistributions.
Autoren: Dong, Lu1 (AUTHOR), Huang, Lingbo2 (AUTHOR), Lien, Jaimie W2 (AUTHOR)
Quelle: Economic Journal. Apr2025, Vol. 135 Issue 667, p914-942. 29p.
Schlagwörter: *JOB vacancies, INCENTIVE (Psychology), MERITOCRACY, FAIRNESS, INSPIRATION
Abstract: A meritocratic fairness ideal typically asserts that income inequality is justifiable if it arises from differences in performance rather than mere luck. In this study, we present experimental evidence that reveals how merit judgements are influenced by the sources of performance differentials, while holding fixed the underlying impact on incentives to perform. Drawing inspiration from real-world factors that create inequality, we investigate unequal opportunities in education and employment that impact performance. Contrary to some earlier findings suggesting that merit judgements are unaffected by unequal circumstances, our study demonstrates that individuals' redistributive behaviour is responsive to both the nature and extent of these unequal opportunities. This research thus provides fresh insights into the nuanced factors that motivate people to endorse income redistribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:A meritocratic fairness ideal typically asserts that income inequality is justifiable if it arises from differences in performance rather than mere luck. In this study, we present experimental evidence that reveals how merit judgements are influenced by the sources of performance differentials, while holding fixed the underlying impact on incentives to perform. Drawing inspiration from real-world factors that create inequality, we investigate unequal opportunities in education and employment that impact performance. Contrary to some earlier findings suggesting that merit judgements are unaffected by unequal circumstances, our study demonstrates that individuals' redistributive behaviour is responsive to both the nature and extent of these unequal opportunities. This research thus provides fresh insights into the nuanced factors that motivate people to endorse income redistribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00130133
DOI:10.1093/ej/ueae099