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Case 6.1, “Revolution Without Ideology”

Case 6.1, “Revolution Without Ideology”. What should a capitalist say about the employee take-overs in Argentina? Not the result of authoritarian decisions by the government. Not intended to achieve economic equality (nor do they). The means of production are still privately owned.

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Case 6.1, “Revolution Without Ideology”

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  1. Case 6.1, “Revolution Without Ideology” • What should a capitalist say about the employee take-overs in Argentina? • Not the result of authoritarian decisions by the government. • Not intended to achieve economic equality (nor do they). • The means of production are still privately owned. • What should Rawls say? • It increases overall economic benefit in Argentina and also benefits the least advantaged. • The workers DID agree to it (though not exactly behind the veil of ignorance).

  2. Case 6.6, “Poverty in America” • What should a capitalist say about poverty in America? • It is a fact that the lower end of the distribution in the United States is below the poverty level • It is probably the case that the economy cannot be raised so that ALL of the distribution is above the poverty level • There definitely is enough wealth in this country to raise everyone above the poverty level. • What should Rawls say about poverty in America? • The current pattern of distribution definitely does not benefit everyone. • It is hard to imagine all Americans accepting it at the original position and behind the veil of ignorance.

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