Diverse Criteria for Substantive Fairness
Substantive judgments of fairness can be based on a wide range of criteria, the relevance of which often depends on the specific context. These criteria can be broadly categorized into financial measures, such as disparities in income or wealth, and non-monetary factors, like differences in personal freedom or happiness.
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