Perspectives on Ayn Rand's contributions to economic and business thought / edited by Edward W. Younkins ; foreword by John A. Allison.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Younkins, Edward W. (Edward Wayne), 1948- editor.

Allison, John A., writer of foreword.

Series:

Capitalist thought: studies in philosophy, politics, and economics.

Capitalist thought: studies in philosophy, politics, and economics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rand, Ayn--Criticism and interpretation.

Rand, Ayn.

Rand, Ayn-Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (388 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2018.

Summary:

Ayn Rand wrote and lectured on economic concepts and topics. This volume addresses the economic and business aspects of her writings. The authors of this anthology are from a variety of fields and all of them are enthusiastic supporters of her ideas.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 Ayn Rand's Economic Thought

2 An Analysis of Externalities from an Objectivist Perspective

3 Teaching Economics Through Ayn Rand

4 Cultivating the Economic Imagination with Atlas Shrugged

5 Inclusion of Atlas Shrugged in Economics Classes

6 Economics in Atlas Shrugged

7 Economics in Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged

8 Atlas Shrugged and Public Choice

9 Francisco d'Anconia on Money

10 Business in Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged

11 The Traits of Business Heroes in Atlas Shrugged

12 Objectivist Epistemology as the Foundation of Marketing Theory

13 Ayn Rand and Contemporary Business Ethics

14 Identity, Professional Ethics, and Substantive Style in The Fountainhead

15 Ayn Rand's Objectivist Virtues as the Foundation for Morality and Success in Business

16 Reconciling Economics and Ethics in Business Ethics Education

Appendix

Index

About the Editor and Contributors.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-4985-4610-2

OCLC:

1054128707