In The Stakeholder Society by Bruce Ackerman and Anne Alstott, a radical proposal is introduced to address what the authors see as a growing inequality of opportunity within a system that reinforces this disparity. They argue that these growing economic disparities are “profoundly shaping the future of the next generation” and that, without intervention, long-standing distinctive American principles will disappear from the moral horizon. The solution proposed by the authors is a stakeholder program, under which all adults who turn twenty-one will be guaranteed a sum of eighty thousand dollars, to spend as they see fit. Although the plan's initial goal is to address economic inequality through redistribution, the authors extend this hope, stating, “Through stakeholder engagement, Americans can gain a renewed sense of truly living in a land of equal opportunity, where all they have an equal right." opportunity." This speaks more to a revival of a common citizenship rather than mere redistribution. This article will evaluate the proposal of a stakeholder society from the perspective of John Rawls' work, A Theory of Justice, in which Rawls introduces his notion of justice as fairness as a means of determining the moral validity of society's fundamental institutions. This article will attempt to reflect on the fact that, although influenced by a Rawlsian ideology, there are some fundamental differences between the ideals espoused by Rawls and those of the authors , will show that While the plan would indeed address some social issues, an assessment of its feasibility will prove critical. Before discussing the value of the plan, it is necessary to more fully outline a description of the proposal. First, the plan would be funded annually a share of two for... half the paper... own." This point is reinforced by the suggestion that the eighty thousand dollar stake would serve as a huge motivator for children to invest in themselves by earning a high school diploma. Therefore, although the proposal would not initially address the “moral arbitrariness” of the first generation's starting points (from birth), subsequent generations would benefit greatly from this proposal. Overall, this plan, were it not for the improbabilities surrounding the political appeal of such a proposal, would go a long way toward reducing disparities in starting points among individuals and hopefully ensure greater economic equality. Works Cited Rawls, John. A theory of justice, revised edition. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999. Ackerman, Bruce, and Anne Alstott. The company of interested parties. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1999.