deservedness

Andrew Oswald, professor of economics at Warwick University, observes that a search for the words "deservedness" and "deservingness" in the economic literature on pay draws a blank.

unknown title 2009

After recently reading this post by Empowered Soul Andrea Hess, I've been reflecting on just how prevalent our sense of deservedness figures into getting what we want.

Karen Talavera: Why Do We Feel We Have to Deserve What We Desire? Karen Talavera 2011

Proof of deservedness was left to the states, most of whom chose a certain property requirement because the savvy people of that day and age understood perfectly well that if everybody can vote, the majority will vote to increase government so they can work for government and vote for representatives who decide their salaries and benefits.

Greek Lessons, Modern and Ancient 2011

Proof of deservedness was left to the states, most of whom chose a certain property requirement because the savvy people of that day and age understood perfectly well that if everybody can vote, the majority will vote to increase government so they can work for government and vote for representatives who decide their salaries and benefits.

Greek Lessons, Modern and Ancient 2011

Proof of deservedness was left to the states, most of whom chose a certain property requirement because the savvy people of that day and age understood perfectly well that if everybody can vote, the majority will vote to increase government so they can work for government and vote for representatives who decide their salaries and benefits.

Greek Lessons, Modern and Ancient 2011

After recently reading this post by Empowered Soul Andrea Hess, I've been reflecting on just how prevalent our sense of deservedness figures into getting what we want.

Karen Talavera: Why Do We Feel We Have to Deserve What We Desire? Karen Talavera 2011

For them, private property has moral agency, its accumulation represents deservedness.

Mark Olmsted: People and Property: What Rand Really Wants 2010

I am, of course, humbled by the honor, and uncertain of my own deservedness.

NPR Compares Animal Factory to Sinclair and Schlosser 2010

I am, of course, humbled by the honor, and uncertain of my own deservedness.

David Kirby: NPR Compares Animal Factory to Sinclair and Schlosser David Kirby 2010

I am, of course, humbled by the honor, and uncertain of my own deservedness.

David Kirby: NPR Compares Animal Factory to Sinclair and Schlosser 2010