On Ethics and Economics
1. Auflage Februar 1989
148 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-631-16401-2
John Wiley & Sons
In this elegant critique, Amartya Sen argues that welfare economics can be enriched by paying more explicit attention to ethics, and that modern ethical studies can also benefit from a closer contact with economies. He argues further that even predictive and descriptive economics can be helped by making more room for welfare-economic considerations in the explanation of behaviour.
Foreword: John M. Letiche.
Preface.
1. Economic Behaviour and Moral Sentiments.
2. Economic Judgements and Moral Philosophy.
3. Freedom and Consequences.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
Preface.
1. Economic Behaviour and Moral Sentiments.
2. Economic Judgements and Moral Philosophy.
3. Freedom and Consequences.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
"Sen is one of the true pioneers in modern economics. He has, in
effect, created a new branch of the subject... which might one day
change mainstream economics beyond recognition." The
Economist
"Professor Sen's thoughts on both philosophy and economics are
not only highly original but they are ... presented with a
compelling and consummate literary skill." Times Higher
Education Supplement
"Sen has never acknowledged a boundary between economics and
ethics. He brings philosophical arguments to bear where they are
needed in economics, and combines them skillfully with formal
analysis." London Review of Books
effect, created a new branch of the subject... which might one day
change mainstream economics beyond recognition." The
Economist
"Professor Sen's thoughts on both philosophy and economics are
not only highly original but they are ... presented with a
compelling and consummate literary skill." Times Higher
Education Supplement
"Sen has never acknowledged a boundary between economics and
ethics. He brings philosophical arguments to bear where they are
needed in economics, and combines them skillfully with formal
analysis." London Review of Books
Amartya Sen is Lamont University Professor at Harvard University. He is affiliated with the Departments of Economics and Philosophy.