Capitalism With Morality - Couverture rigide

Haslett, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198285531 ISBN 13 : 9780198285533

Editeur : Clarendon Press, 1994

Synopsis

This study of the merits of different economic systems combines economic criteria of success with a philosophically sophisticated analysis of ethical foundations and moral justification. Professor Haslett analyzes unadulerated capitalism and centrally-planned socialism, and argues that despite the fall of socialism the deep feelings of moral discontent that many have with capitalism remain as strong as ever. He considers economic systems from a moral as well as an economic standpoint, considering criteria such as freedom, justice and equal opportunity, as well as standards of productivity, growth and employment levels. He concludes by outlining and defending an alternative system, which attempts to avoid the moral deficiencies of current capitalism without abandoning capitalism itself and its traditional strengths.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This broad and lucid study of the merits of different economic systems combines economic criteria of success with a philosophically sophisticated analysis of ethical foundations and moral justification. Despite the fall of socialism, the deep feelings of discontent with capitalism that gave rise to socialism remain as strong as ever. This discontent stems from what are perceived to be serious, moral deficiencies inherent in current capitalism, such as vast inequalities in wealth and opportunities. Thus the search for an alternative system that avoids these inequalities continues. In this book, Professor Haslett investigates whether the deficiencies of capitalism can be overcome without abandoning capitalism or its traditional strengths. He begins by setting out and defending a moral perspective appropriate for evaluating economic systems, and goes on to examine and reject two alternative systems: libertarian capitalism and centrally planned socialism. He concludes that capitalism with morality is possible, and outlines and defends such an alternative system, which features elements of worker control, a strict inheritance quota, and a redistribution of income that does not compromise either freedom or productivity.

Revue de presse

A readable and accessible entry point into this literature. (Journal of Economic Literature)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clarendon Press
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198285531
• ISBN 13: 9780198285533
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 292
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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