Date: 2008
Type: Article

Horizontal Equity

GALBIATI, RobertoEUI affiliated; VERTOVA, Pietro
Economica, 2008, 75, 298, 384-391  
 
GALBIATI, Roberto, VERTOVA, Pietro, Horizontal Equity, Economica, 2008, 75, 298, 384-391   - http://hdl.handle.net/1814/16471

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The principle of horizontal equity (HE) is considered as a basic principle to follow in order to design and evaluate a redistributive policy. However, the theoretical debate has not yet clarified what exactly horizontal equity is. In this paper we aim to clarify the meaning of the principle of HE and its normative content. In particular, we establish the true status of the two fundaments of the principle of HE, de. ning what is meant by `equals' and then treating these `equals' `equally'. Our analysis brings forth a new and more appropriate definition of the principle of HE.
 
Cadmus permanent link: http://hdl.handle.net/1814/16471
Full-text via DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0335.2007.00603.x
ISSN: 0013-0427
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing

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