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Reciprocity vs Redistribution - What's the difference?

reciprocity | redistribution |

As nouns the difference between reciprocity and redistribution

is that reciprocity is the characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people while redistribution is the act of changing the distribution of resources.

reciprocity

English

Noun

(reciprocity)
  • The characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people.
    • In a friendship, reciprocity occurs where the contribution of each party meets the expectations of the other party.
  • A reciprocal relationship.
  • A relation of mutual dependence or action or influence.
  • The mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations.
  • (psychology) The responses of individuals to the actions of others.

    • redistribution

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of changing the distribution of resources
    • The redistribution of wealth between the rich and poor has been tried many times.
  • The act of distributing copies of books, papers or digital media.
    • The redistribution of this software in any form is prohibited.

    Derived terms

    * redistributive

    See also

    * (wikipedia "redistribution")