Capitalism with Morality - Couverture souple

Haslett, D. W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198292066 ISBN 13 : 9780198292067

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Professor Haslett compares economic systems using both economic criteria and philosophically sophisticated standards to investigate ethical arguments for different types of economic system. Areas covered include: ethical presuppositions; libertarian capitalism; utopian communism; central planning socialism; worker democracies; and equal opportunity capitalism. He considers the advantages and disadvantages of the systems covered and concludes by outlining and defending an alternative system which attempts to avoid the moral deficiencies of capitalism.

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: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198292066
• ISBN 13: 9780198292067
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne