The Price of Our Values : The Economic Limits of Moral Life.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Landier, Augustin.

Contributor:

Thesmar, David.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decision making--Moral and ethical aspects.

Decision making.

Ethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (203 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book explores the intersection of moral values and economic constraints, examining the trade-offs and tensions inherent in ethical decision-making within the framework of limited resources. Through real and fictional examples, the authors address dilemmas such as balancing cultural preservation with economic development, prioritizing environmental concerns, and reconciling altruism with materialistic pursuits. The authors propose a framework for making ethical decisions that transparently considers costs and consequences, aiming to bridge the gap between moral aspirations and economic realities. The intended audience includes readers interested in ethics, economics, and social issues, offering insights for policymakers, academics, and individuals navigating complex moral choices. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface

1 Making Morals and Economics Meet

2 Altruism

3 Freedom

4 Markets and Communities

5 Justice

6 Local and Global

7 Beauty

8 Companies

9 Money

Afterword

Notes

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ISBN:

0-226-82709-7

OCLC:

1522806222