Recognition, redistribution, and liberty

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
Year: 2010
Volume: 74
Issue: 3
Pages: 240-252

Authors (2)

Collins, Anne D. (not in RePEc) Lim, Jamus Jerome (ESSEC Business School)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper examines the relationship between redistribution, recognition, and liberty. In particular, it critiques the existing approaches in the critical literature that either reduces redistribution to a simple subset of recognition, or insists that recognition is both necessary and sufficient for redistribution to occur. It argues, instead, that the introduction of the relatively weak assumption of (minimal) individual liberty is required for recognition, and that while recognition is necessary, it is insufficient for redistribution. It also considers the sustainability of voluntary redistribution in a liberal society, and voluntary recognition in an authoritarian society. Finally, the approach is applied to the problems of discrimination, genocide, and ethnic conflict.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jeborg:v:74:y:2010:i:3:p:240-252
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25