Equality of outcome , equality of condition , or equality of
results is a political concept which is central to some political ideologies
and is used in some political discourse, often in contrast to the term
equality of opportunity. It describes a state in which all people have
approximately the same material wealth and income, or in which the general
economic conditions of everyone's lives are alike.
Achieving equal results generally entails reducing or eliminating material
inequalities between individuals or households in society and usually involves
a transfer of income or wealth from wealthier to poorer individuals, or
adopting other measures to promote equality of condition.