Distribution principle

This article deals with the principle of distribution as a general principle of the distribution of goods. Seat allocation procedures are sometimes also referred to as the allocation principle.

The method for distributing goods is referred to as the distribution principle or distribution rule. The distributive justice is concerned with moral considerations for distribution (see. Also theories of justice ). The redistribution is concerned with the implementation of the Economic distribution of goods to distribution principles. There are various distribution principles, which are usually also dealt with in moral debates. Distribution principles have direct consequences for social justice . See also dimensions of social justice . Quota regulations distribute goods according to certain proportions of certain groups. The game theory often deals with problems of distribution of goods for specific distribution rules.

Principles of distribution

Principle of equality

According to the principle of equality, everyone receives the same amount of goods. See the principle of equality . According to the equity theory (theory of the principle of equality of justice), people in social relationships seek fair consideration for their efforts. If this is not the case, an imbalance arises, which is balanced out by the person concerned by means of different reactions. The watering can principle is used to describe a method of grant or subsidy distribution in which the subsidies are distributed evenly over the entire target group “like a watering can” without a detailed examination of the actual needs, without weighting the possibly different urgency of the individual cases.

Examples of distributions based on the principle of equality are

• Equality of choice
• i. d. R. User Fees

Performance principle

According to the performance principle, there is a distribution according to performance - those who do more get more. See fairness of achievement and the socialist achievement principle

Distributions according to the performance principle are approximately

• Pay according to work performance , e.g. B. Piecework wages

Needs principle

If distribution takes place according to the need principle, the person who has the highest need gets the most goods (see also neediness ). See needs justice

Examples of on-demand distributions are

• Child support
• Housing benefit
• Social welfare (Germany)

Distribution according to ascriptive features

In the case of a distribution according to ascriptive features , the distribution is based on ascribed features that the individual can hardly change. Examples are gender, skin color, age, caste, etc.

• Local model
• Ethnic proportional representation (South Tyrol)
• Seniority

Grandfathering

The grandfathering is not an independent distribution principle (since it does not establish a new claim), but it still plays an important role in decisions. It states that once a distribution has been chosen, it should be retained. Since it is of great importance in many areas, it often also acts like a distribution principle.

Examples of areas in which resources are (partially) distributed due to grandfathering:

• Protection against dismissal
• Tenant protection

See also

• To each his own