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This study explores welfare distribution and fairness, showing that an egalitarian preference is a stable outcome. Communication can foster fairness even with diverse societal preferences.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Political Philosophy

Background:

  • Distributional justice addresses how welfare is allocated in society, intrinsically linked to fairness.
  • Previous thought experiments, like Dworkin's, have explored societal coordination and individual preferences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze welfare distribution mechanisms in a society with diverse preferences.
  • To determine conditions under which fairness can be achieved and maintained.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a thought experiment inspired by Dworkin's work.
  • Modeling a society with heterogeneous individual preferences for welfare distribution.
  • Analyzing the stability of distribution preferences using Nash equilibrium concepts.

Main Results:

  • An egalitarian preference is identified as a strict Nash equilibrium.
  • This egalitarian preference demonstrates favorable outcomes even in heterogeneous societal settings.
  • The findings suggest a potential mechanism for achieving fairness through coordination.

Conclusions:

  • Egalitarian preferences can lead to stable and fair welfare distributions.
  • Communication plays a crucial role in promoting and securing fairness in society.
  • The model provides insights into achieving social coordination and equitable outcomes.