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John Roemer

John Roemer is Elizabeth S. and A. Varick Stout Professor of Political Science and Economics at Yale University. His many books include Equality of Opportunity and Theories of Distributive Justice.

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Can egalitarians take the idea of personal responsibility seriously?

John Roemer

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Equal opportunity theory is a flexible tool.
John Roemer
I am grateful to those who contributed such thoughtful responses to my proposal. Although I cannot discuss all their points, I will consider some of the most challenging here. The Meaning of...
John Roemer

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