Is horizontal equity (HE) the quot;most widely accepted principle of equityquot;? Or does it stand in quot;opposition to the advancement of human welfarequot;? This paper argues that the case for the HE principle is not as straightforward as is usually thought and that it requires advanced...

Is horizontal equity (HE) the `most widely accepted principle of equity'? Or does it stand in `opposition to the advancement of human welfare'? This paper argues that the case for the HE principle is not as straightforward as is usually thought and that it requires advanced notions of justice...

Is horizontal equity (HE) the "most widely accepted principle of equity"? Or does it stand in "opposition to the advancement of human welfare"? This paper argues that the case for the HE principle is not as straightforward as is usually thought and that it requires advanced notions of justice...

Is horizontal equity (HE) the "most widely accepted principle of equity"? Or does it stand in "opposition to the advancement of human welfare"? This paper argues that the case for the HE principle is not as straightforward as is usually thought and that it requires advanced notions of justice...