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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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Equality and Responsibility

Can egalitarians take the idea of personal responsibility seriously?

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Response: Designing for Outcomes

Equal opportunity theory is a flexible tool.
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Response: Equality and Responsibility — Final Response

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...
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