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Fairness as Mutual Advantage? A Comment on Buchanan and Gauthier

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The concept of fairness as mutual advantage has been developed in the tradition of social contract theory. In this framework society is seen as an enterprise that coordinates the activities of its members in order to advance their interests. All acceptable social rules are in the interest of each member of society. Rules are agreed unanimously – no rules can be enforced against the interest of someone. It is assumed that individuals are basically self-interested and rational. Radical libertarianism claims that individuals do not have to accept any a priori constraints on their behavior. “Libertarianism focuses on negative freedom” (Schokkaert, 1992, p. 89).

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  • Weikard, Hans-Peter, 1994. "Fairness as Mutual Advantage? A Comment on Buchanan and Gauthier," Economics and Philosophy, Cambridge University Press, vol. 10(1), pages 59-72, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:ecnphi:v:10:y:1994:i:01:p:59-72_00
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    1. Maître Philippe, 1999. "La Notion D'equite : Une Revue," Journal des Economistes et des Etudes Humaines, De Gruyter, vol. 9(1), pages 107-130, March.

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