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Book SynopsisPreface PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Introduction Economics Without Ethics? Approaches to Ethics and Justice PART II: ETHICAL VALUES, INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS Individuals, Norms and Ethical Values Social Interactions and Ethical Values Markets and Ethical Values PART III: ETHICAL ISSUES FOR EVALUATING ECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC POLICY ANALYSIS The Morality of Markets and Government Intervention Individual Preferences, Efficiency and Cost-Benefit Analysis Production, Income and Growth Fairness, Distribution and Equality PART IV: APPLICATIONS AND CONCLUSION Ethics and Applied Economics Conclusion References IndexTrade Review"Within its chosen frame of reference the authors have made a substantial contribution." - Economic & Political Weekly "Dutt and Wilber provide a compact yet comprehensive introduction to economics and ethics that thoroughly engages neoclassical economics, distinguishes different approaches to ethics, and discusses such fundamental issues as justice and equality. This is an excellent book, and is highly recommended for teaching and as a resource for scholars." - John B. Davis, Marquette University and University of Amsterdam ''This is a good and helpful introduction to the normative dimensions of economic theory and policy.'' - Albino Barrera, Providence College 'Wilber and Dutt bring a wealth of knowledge and humanity to the task of revitalizing the art of economics. This book provides a nuanced and timely account of the importance of ethics to our understanding of economics and public policies. The reader is in thoughtful and trustworthy hands.' - Jonathan B. Wight, Professor of Economics at the University of RichmondTable of ContentsPreface PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Introduction Economics Without Ethics? Approaches to Ethics and Justice PART II: ETHICAL VALUES, INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS Individuals, Norms and Ethical Values Social Interactions and Ethical Values Markets and Ethical Values PART III: ETHICAL ISSUES FOR EVALUATING ECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC POLICY ANALYSIS The Morality of Markets and Government Intervention Individual Preferences, Efficiency and Cost-Benefit Analysis Production, Income and Growth Fairness, Distribution and Equality PART IV: APPLICATIONS AND CONCLUSION Ethics and Applied Economics Conclusion References Index

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Book Synopsis12 Nobel Laureates take readers on a tour of some of the everyday issues that can be explored using basic economic principles. Topics include how economic tools can be used to rebuild nations in the aftermath of a war; financing retirement as longevity increases and what governments should really be doing to boost the economy.Table of Contents1. Depressions are Different; Paul Krugman 2. Rethinking Economics: A Classical Perspective; Vernon L. Smith 3. Employment and Unemployment; Peter Diamond 4. Unemployment During and After the Great Recession; Dale T. Mortensen 5. Long Term Trends and Stuctural Change in the Global Economy; Michael Spence 6. On Policy Consistency; Finn E. Kydland 7. Natural Resources and Sustainability; Robert Solow 8. Research Studies Approaching Cooperative Games with New Methods; John F. Nash, Jr 9. Interdisciplinary Social Science: The Transaction Cost Economics Project; Oliver E. Williamson 10. Financing Retirement; William F. Sharpe 11. How Should We Elect Our Leaders?; Eric Maskin 12. Standards for State-Building Interventions; Roger Myerson

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Book SynopsisMichel Serres is a Professor in the History of Science at Stanford University and a member of the Académie Française. A renowned and popular philosopher, he is a prize-winning author of essays and books, such as The Five Senses (Grasset/Continuum), Genesis (Grasset/U. of Michigan Press), and Biogée (Le Pommier/Univocal Press).Trade ReviewFor this great French philosopher, the financial crisis is but a superficial fault line in the Humanity earthquake. He demonstrates this in Le Temps des Crises, a manifesto that humbly wishes to save the planet. * Trends-Tendances *The book does not hand deliver miracle cures, but many paths for reflecting are laid out in Le Temps des Crises, a (small) book that one can devour and easily digest. I must add that to see an 80 year old man keep his eyes wide open on the world around him with such clarify and perspicacity is admirable. * Petit Journal *Michel Serres is a modern sage who opens up skills, knowledge, and responsibilities. Trained in science and philosophy, his lucid enthusiasm believes that humankind can transform itself with the help of Earth as a new partner. * L'Echo *Table of ContentsDefinitions of the word crisis Chapter One: SIX EVENTS Millenary novelties The global crisis Chapter Two: THE THINGS OF THE WORLD Two player games and three player games Biogea The World’s speech Chapter 3: KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIORS The future of the sciences Two oaths Solutions to the crisis? Index

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Book SynopsisEconomics, far from being the dismal science, offers us valuable lessons that can be applied to our everyday experiences. At its heart, economics is the scientific study of choice and a study of economic principles allows us to achieve a more informed understanding of how we make our choices; whether these choices occur in our everyday life or in our work environment.This two-volume text represents a common sense approach to basic microeconomics. Volume two, Competition and Constraints, focuses on understanding how markets may operate; profit maximization; how real-world concerns may reduce efficiency; what corrective actions may be taken to prevent market failure and the implications of those actions. The goal is to provide a concise readable primer that extends the fundamentals of microeconomic theory to consider practical economic issues.

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