Therefore, under capitalism, the majority of exchanges are inherently exploitative because the benefits end up in the hands of those who do not need it. Nonetheless, he says, surplus transfer is legitimate when it arises independently or when it is used to compensate the unequal distribution of natural endowments and wealth.
Consequently, in a capitalist system, most exchanges are exploitative because the benefits ultimately go to those who do not need them. However, he argues that surplus transfer is acceptable when it occurs naturally or when it is used to rectify the unequal distribution of natural resources and wealth.