Otteson argues that respect for individuals requires that government should usually not alter the results of free exchanges, and so redistribution is usually wrong. McMullen argues that governments should redistribute wealth in so that all have a minimal opportunity to participate in economic life.

Otteson argues that respect for individuals requires that government should usually not alter the results of free exchanges, and so redistribution is usually wrong. McMullen argues that governments should redistribute wealth in so that all have a minimal opportunity to participate in economic life.