The translation of the first chapter of the book Caring Democracy. Markets, Equality, and Justice. New York University Press, 2013, pp. 17-45, by Cristóbal Olivares Molina, has been approved and authorised by Joan C. Tronto. Footnotes by the translator are marked "Translator's Note" in square brackets.La traducción del capítulo primero del libro Caring Democracy. Markets, Equality, and Justice. New York University Press, 2013, pp. 17-45, a cargo de Cristóbal Olivares Molina, ha sido aprobada y autorizada por Joan C. Tronto. Las notas al pie del responsable de la traducción vienen con el aviso “Nota del Traductor” entre corchetes.