Handbook of Economics and Ethics

Download or read book Handbook of Economics and Ethics written by Jan Peil and published by Edward Elgar Pub. This book was released on 2009 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This volume pulls together a remarkable collection of contributors designed to challenge the positive-normative dichotomy in economic methodology. . . the intent of this publication is to provide a reference manual for those seeking insights into the connections between economics and ethics. It succeeds in that goal and should become a starting point for anyone who believes that mainstream economics needs methodological reorientation. . . Anyone interested in ethics and economic methodology would do well to have this reference book handy. Highly recommended.' - J. Halteman, Choice