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Economics as Applied Ethics: Fact and Value in Economic Policy
Wilfred Beckerman
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Description for Economics as Applied Ethics: Fact and Value in Economic Policy
Paperback. Num Pages: 297 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCP; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
This important textbook has been revised and updated to continue its focus on the link between ethics and economic policy analysis, whilst ensuring that perspectives addressing the moral limits of the market, latest behavioural economics literature, and the changes in inequality over the years are included. 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.
This important textbook has been revised and updated to continue its focus on the link between ethics and economic policy analysis, whilst ensuring that perspectives addressing the moral limits of the market, latest behavioural economics literature, and the changes in inequality over the years are included. 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.
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
297
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319503189
SKU
V9783319503189
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99-15
About Wilfred Beckerman
Wilfred Beckerman is an Emeritus Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford University, England, and is now an Honorary Visiting Professor in the Department of Economics at University College London. He has been a Member of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution; the Economic Advisor to the President of the British Board of Trade; and Head of Division at the Organisation ... Read more
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