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Judith M. Dean

Brandeis University

Economic Efficiency Can Be an Ally of the Poor

Preview ResponseJustice1 min read

This excellent discussion of justice grounded in rights, and rights being “what respect for worth requires,” closely links up with the equitable “distribution of [economic] benefits.”

Economic efficiency can actually be a strong ally for justice, especially for the poor. In a world of scarce resources and great need, good stewardship requires us to be efficient so that nothing is wasted.

Current anti-trade attitudes might change if we showed respect for the worth of people in other countries and desired their flourishing as well as our own.

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  1. Theology Brief Preview1
  2. Preview Response45Current
  3. Theology Brief1
  4. Disciplinary Brief20
  5. Disciplinary Note6
  6. Theology Brief Postscript1