Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy and Public Policy - Rilegato

Hausman, Daniel M.; McPherson, Michael S.

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ISBN 10: 0521846293 ISBN 13: 9780521846295

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Riassunto

This 2006 book shows through accessible argument and numerous examples how understanding moral philosophy can improve economic analysis, how moral philosophy can benefit from economists' analytical tools, and how economic analysis and moral philosophy together can inform public policy. Part I explores rationality and its connections to morality. It argues that in defending their model of rationality, mainstream economists implicitly espouse contestable moral principles. Part II concerns welfare, utilitarianism and standard welfare economics, while Part III considers important moral notions that are left out of standard welfare economics, such as freedom, rights, equality, and justice. Part III also emphasizes the variety of moral considerations that are relevant to evaluating policies. Part IV then introduces technical work in social choice theory and game theory that is guided by ethical concepts and relevant to moral theorizing. Chapters include recommended readings and the book includes a glossary of relevant terms.

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“Excellent guides to further reading: comprehensive references and index. Highly recommended.” -- Choice

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Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy and Public Policy, first published in 2006, shows through accessible argument and numerous examples how understanding moral philosophy can improve economic analysis, how moral philosophy can benefit from economists' analytical tools, and how economic analysis and moral philosophy together can inform public policy.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0521846293
• ISBN 13: 9780521846295
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 354