I would argue that one cannot judge the fairness of any particular distribution without knowing something about the rules of the game that gave rise to it. Imagine a society in which incomes were as
homelessness, and hunger to millions. THE DEPRESSION IN THE CITIES In cities across the country, people lost their jobs, were evicted from their homes and ended up in the streets. Some slept in parks or sewer pipes, wrapping themselves in newspapers to fend off the cold.
Generally speaking, a "mixed" economic system can be characterized by some government involvement and private ownership of most business, since some government regulation ensures the protection of the consumers.
People can influence governmental policies by exercising their right to vote
