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8 years ago

Mandatory Public Goods Contributions Could Boost Fairness and Equality

Australasian Journal of Philosophy
Public goods and fairness
Garrett Cullity

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The article discusses when it is unfair to not contribute to public goods. It argues that not paying for public goods is wrong because it is unfair. Even if you didn't ask for or use the public good, it can still be wrong not to pay for it. It can also be wrong not to pay for public goods you don't receive at all. In some cases, it may be necessary to force people to contribute to public goods.