Formal Equality of Opportunity

A notion of fairness that is decided upon by law. Requires:

• Benefit be available to everyone
• Decisions be decided by Merit

Formal Definition

$F(\cdot |c,e)$ is the cumulative distribution of utility at fixed effort $e$ and circumstance $c$ where:

• $e$ is the effort one puts into life
• $c$ is the circumstances beyond ones control