Is targeting ethical?

被引:22
作者
Devereux, Stephen [1 ]
机构
[1] Inst Dev Studies, Lib Rd, Brighton BN1 9RE, E Sussex, England
关键词
Equity; redistributive justice; social protection; targeting; universalism;
D O I
10.1177/1468018116643849
中图分类号
D0 [政治学、政治理论];
学科分类号
0302 ; 030201 ;
摘要
Targeting as a mechanism for allocating scarce public resources efficiently and equitably has recently come under sustained attack, for both pragmatic reasons - the apparent impossibility of achieving perfect targeting accuracy - and ethical reasons - social divisiveness and perceptions that excluding some people from benefits is socially unjust. Universalism is offered as a fairer and more inclusive alternative, although universal programmes are sometimes erroneously conflated with categorically targeted programmes (such as social pensions for all older persons). This article critically examines the targeting' versus universalism' debate, drawing on three principles of redistributive justice - equality, equity and need. A trifurcated approach to social policy is proposed: the equality principle (universal provision) should be applied to essential social services; equity (payments proportionate to contributions) are appropriate for social insurance schemes, but social safety nets or social welfare grants should be allocated on the basis of need (vulnerable groups or poverty).
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页码:166 / 181
页数:16
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