Economics and Ethics: An Introduction - Brossura

Dutt, A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1137347554 ISBN 13: 9781137347558

Casa editrice: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010

Riassunto

This book provides an introduction to the relationship between economics and ethics, explaining why ethics enters economics, how ethics affects individual economic behaviour and the interactions of individuals, and how ethics is important in evaluating the performance of economies and of economic policies.

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Recensione:

"Within its chosen frame of reference the authors have made a substantial contribution." - Economic & Political Weekly

"Dutt and Wilber provide a compact yet comprehensive introduction to economics and ethics that thoroughly engages neoclassical economics, distinguishes different approaches to ethics, and discusses such fundamental issues as justice and equality. This is an excellent book, and is highly recommended for teaching and as a resource for scholars." - John B. Davis, Marquette University and University of Amsterdam

''This is a good and helpful introduction to the normative dimensions of economic theory and policy.'' - Albino Barrera, Providence College

'Wilber and Dutt bring a wealth of knowledge and humanity to the task of revitalizing the art of economics. This book provides a nuanced and timely account of the importance of ethics to our understanding of economics and public policies. The reader is in thoughtful and trustworthy hands.' - Jonathan B. Wight, Professor of Economics at the University of Richmond

Descrizione del libro:

This book focuses on the interaction between ethics and economics, both in economic theory and economic policy
 
 

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• Editore: Palgrave Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1137347554
• ISBN 13: 9781137347558
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 296