This book investigates the complex relationship between Immanuel Kant's ethical philosophy and the principles of modern economics. Mark D. White, an associate professor of economics, explores how Kantian concepts such as duty, autonomy, and the categorical imperative can be applied to economic decision-making, market behavior, and policy. The work examines the implications of these ethical frameworks for understanding economic phenomena and proposes a more morally grounded approach to economic theory and practice.

The book is recognized for its rigorous academic approach, bridging two distinct fields of study. Scholars in both philosophy and economics are likely to find its interdisciplinary analysis valuable for understanding the ethical underpinnings of economic systems. The work is positioned as a significant contribution to the literature on the philosophy of economics, offering a novel perspective on established theories.