The economics of sin : rational choice or no choice at all? / Samuel Cameron.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cameron, Samuel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics--Moral and ethical aspects.

Economics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, U.K. ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""The Economics of Sin"" examines the definition and evolution of sin from the perspective of rational choice economics, yet is conscious of the limitations of such an approach. The author argues that because engaging in activities deemed to be sinful is an act of choice, it can therefore be subject to the logic of choice in the economic model. The book considers the formation of religions, including the new age revival of ""wicca"", as regulators of the quasi-market in sins, and goes on to the role of specific sins such as lying, envy, jealousy, greed, lust, sloth and waste in individual mark

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgements; PART I; 1: Introduction; 2: Tools of the trade: Rational choice; 3: Religion; PART II; 4: Greed, lust, sloth and waste; 5: Envy and jealousy; 6: Lies and deceit; PART III; 7: Matters of life and death; 8: Addiction; 9: Adultery; 10: Prostitution; 11: Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-21667-1

9786613216670

1-84376-700-7

OCLC:

53888154