Economics for the Common Good: Two Centuries of Economic Thought in the Humanist Tradition

Economics for the Common Good: Two Centuries of Economic Thought in the Humanist Tradition
ISBN-10
113476409X
ISBN-13
9781134764099
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
317
Language
English
Published
2002-11
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Mark A Lutz

Description

This textbook presents an introduction to the central issues of social economics. Building on a venerable social economics tradition, the book recommends a more rational economic order and proposes new principles of economic policy. The issues covered include: * the inadequacy of individualistic economics in guiding the policy maker * a critique of economic rationality * rethinking of the modern business corporation * a critical look at markets as panacea * the harmful effects of international competition * environmental problems. The book introduces social economic concepts and challenges the reader to look beyond the confines of mainstream economic thinking to find a solution to these critical issues.

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