Economics and ethics
Subtitle: an introduction to theory, institutions, and policy
By: Douglas Vickers.
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 173
Subjects: Economics -- Moral and ethical aspects
Description: Noted economist Douglas Vickers reexamines the relationship between economics and moral philosophy. That relationship, once very strong, is again the subject of increasing attention and discussion both within and beyond the academy. Vickers reestablishes the substantial bridges between ethical philosophy and economics.

He addresses three main issues: first, the historical means by which economics has consciously surrendered its original association with ethical categories and criteria; second, the need to articulate the appropriate thoughtforms and vocabulary of ethical theory; and third, the illustration of areas in economics where ethical awareness is desirable and should be allowed to exert influence.

This work is a major analysis which will be of considerable interest to economists, the business community, government regulators, and all concerned with economic decision-making in modern society.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [155]-165) and index.