It is widely believed today that the free market is the best mechanism ever invented to efficiently allocate resources in society. Just as fundamental as faith in the free market is the belief that government has a legitimate and competent role in policing and the punishment arena. This curious...

Foreword / Lawrence Summers -- Rights and dollars -- The case for the market -- Equality of income and opportunity -- Increasing equality in an efficient economy -- Further thoughts on equality and efficiency -- Notes -- Index