Predistribution

Pre-distribution or Predistribution is the concepts that a state should attempt to prevent inequalities occurring in the number one place rather than ameliorating them via tax in addition to benefits once they take occurred, as occurs under redistribution.

The term is a neologism coined by Yale University Professor Jacob Hacker in his paper, "The Institutional Foundations of Middle classes Democracy" published by the think tank Policy Network. It has been used in the same sense by authors James Robertson as well as Joseph Huber in the book, Creating New Money New Economics Foundation, London, UK[Campaign for Co-operative Socialism, including a style of five articles published in 2009/2010 by The CCPA Monitor the publication of the ]

Criticism

There has been discussion of if predistribution is practical. BBC Political Correspondent Ian Watson argues that a predistributive policy might, for instance, require a corporation when bidding for a government contract to pay the Commission on well Standards.

Some commentators realise gone so far as tothat the concept of predistribution has simply been invented, together with lacks all real substance.