Author Description
Economics, Ethics And The Market Analyzes The Relationship Between Neoclassical Economics And Ethics. Johan J. Graafland Critically Examines The Core Assumptions That Underpin The Economic Defence Of Free Market Operation, And Highlights The Characteristics Of Different Ethical Theories That Can Be Used To Evaluate The Free Market And Demonstrates How These Can Be Applied To Economics.--jacket.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the conceptual and practical tensions between neoclassical economic theory and normative ethical frameworks. Johan J. Graafland, an expert in business ethics and economic theory, evaluates the foundational assumptions that support free market operations. By synthesizing various ethical schools of thought, the author provides a structured methodology for assessing the moral implications of market-based economic systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A critical analysis of neoclassical economic axioms and their ethical underpinnings.
- A comparative review of major ethical theories including utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.
- Application of moral philosophy to market mechanisms such as competition, pricing, and resource allocation.
- A framework for integrating ethical evaluation into standard economic analysis.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a rigorous bridge between the fields of economics and moral philosophy. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for students and scholars seeking a systematic critique of market-based economic models.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203966333
ISBN-13:
9780203966334
Philosophy
Economics
Moral and ethical aspects
Ethik
Ethics
Business Ethics
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