Vertical and Horizontal equity is a new one on me. Can you enlighten me?
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From: "Richard Young" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Roger Carr" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 7:51 PM
Subject: How to use equity in economics
> Hi List
>
> I am currently rethinking how I use the notion of equity on my economics
> teaching
>
> Policy decisions are best assessed using criteria. I encourage students to
> assess policies against
>
> Effectiveness
> Efficiency
> Equity and
> Sustainability (if relevant)
>
> Equity is a normative concept. I have only just stumbled across the
notions
> of vertical and horizontal equity.
>
> So list
>
> How do you get your students to engage with equity issues.
>
> Regards
>
> Richard Young
> AST Teacher of Business Studies, Economics & ICT
> Deputy Head of VI Form - Year 12
> Wood Green School
> Woodstock Road
> Witney OX28 1DX
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