ECON BC 2075y Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Egalitarianism, Reparations For Slavery, Reservation In India
1 Dec 2016
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Equality as an objective: the egalitarian return part i. Nozick- rectification of injustice in holdings and affirmative action. Equality as an objective, equality of what. On voting, political equality and personal responsibility. Evidence on affirmative action: bertrand paper on affirmative action in india. Lower caste applicants with income 4x more than average minority in state in. Results in redistribution of education resources to economically disadvantaged. Evidence of persistent effects targeted punishments of certain groups over time in nigeria (2016 paper) Andrew valls paper- a libertarian case, we know what the egalitarian liberals like. Valls- would support (race-based) affirmative action (uses case of african- Entitlement theory- principle of rectification of injustice in holdings. Examine the history- burden on proof on those who would condemn redistribution. Unjust to say- let"s just stop violating rights now, and go with minimal state and no wealth redistribution".
