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Distribution: A. In logic, distribution refers to the scope of a term in a proposition. A term is distributed if it refers to all of the members of its class, and undistributed if it refers to only some of the members of its class. See also Syllogisms. B. In economics, distribution refers to how income, wealth, or resources are allocated among individuals, groups, or factors of production (e.g., labor, capital). It examines the fairness, efficiency, and patterns of allocation within an economy, influenced by policies, market forces, and societal structures._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
Author | Item | More concepts for author | |
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Geach, Peter | Distribution | Geach, Peter T. | |
Harris, Zellig S. | Distribution | Harris, Zellig S. | |
Leontief, Wassily | Distribution | Leontief, Wassily Wassilyevich | |
Lyons, John | Distribution | Lyons, John | |
Robinson, Joan | Distribution | Robinson, Joan | |
Rothbard, Murray N. | Distribution | Rothbard, Murray N. | |
Simons, Peter M. | Distribution | Simons, Peter M. | |
Sraffa, Piero | Distribution | Sraffa, Piero | |
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