Economics and Ethics

by Claudiceia Malta

With the development of economic science and the emergence of utilitarian analyses, the behaviour of economic agents comes to be understood by modern theory through the premise that individuals are self-interested and that the measure of social well-being is linked to consumption. We draw on the vision of economist Amartya Sen to counter this view of well-being and clarify the weaknesses of utilitarian analysis. However, we don't want to deny the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6207688732
• ISBN13: 9786207688739
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"