Bossert, W.; Fleurbaey, M.; Van de gaer, D. - Paris X - Nanterre, U.F.R. de Sc. Ec. Gest. Maths Infor. - 1996
This paper examines how the first-best models of compensation based on the agents' talents and responsabilities analyzed in some recent contributions can be extended to a second-best context. A few social criteria are proposed and compared to alternative approaches by Roemer and Van de gaer.