Economics as Applied Ethics
Value Judgements in Welfare Economics
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Beschreibung
The focus of this textbook is on the link between ethics and economic policy analysis. Basic philosophical concepts are systematically described, followed by conventional welfare economic theory and policy, and applications to some topical economic problems such as income distribution and sustainable development.
No direct competition in the market at this level
Fills a gap in the market as relevant courses are increasing
Good exposition of normative theory in standard economics, and criticism to that approach
Discusses ethical aspects of economics rather than focusing on mathematical treatment
In contrast to Hausman & McPherson it is written as a textbook
An interdisciplinary text for economics, philosophy, politics and public choice
Autor*in
Wilfred Beckerman
Themen in »Economics as Applied Ethics«
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