Equality: Outcomes or Opportunities? A Review of the Literature

Equality: Outcomes or Opportunities? A Review of t…
01 Aug 1995

This paper examines the concepts of equality of opportunity and equality of outcomes, with particular attention to the application of these concepts in labour market policy debates. It summarises and synthesises key philosophical and economic arguments, grouping the main approaches under the headings of libertarian, meritocratic, resourcist, and Sen's version.

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