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by HPsquared 2174 days ago
Zero-sum methods (robbing Peter to pay Paul) work doubly to achieve equality: reducing the 'higher' person and boosting the 'lower' person in a single action. Very quick and efficient if equality of outcome is the first priority.
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They work very well to achieve resentment of Peter and apathy of Paul.