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A critical perspective on the foundations of economic theory showing the importance of ethical considerations and focusing in particular on altruism, cooperation and equity. Mainstream neoclassical economics is analysed and challenged from a moral and socio-economic perspective, emphasizing the relationship between economics, ethics and politics. Throughout the book the nature of homo economicus is contrasted with that of homo ethicus. Their different moral principles, behavioural rules and values are compared and the importance of this battle for a good and civilised society is emphasised.
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M. TERESA LUNATI
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Book Title: Ethical Issues in Economics
Book Subtitle: From Altruism to Cooperation to Equity
Authors: M. Teresa Lunati
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230373587
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Economics & Finance Collection, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 1997
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-333-67366-9Published: 21 July 1997
eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-37358-7Published: 21 July 1997
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 193
Topics: Business Ethics, Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods