Pluralistic economics : a philosophical focus on workplace health and social sustainability / Ulf Johanson (emeritus professor, Formerly Karolinska Institutet, Sweden) and Emmanuel Aboagye (associate professor, Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johanson, Ulf, author.

Aboagye, Emmanuel, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics--Moral and ethical aspects.

Economics.

Pluralism.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This visionary book provides a philosophical framework for pluralistic economics, prioritising workplace health and social sustainability over profits. Ulf Johanson and Emmanuel Aboagye demonstrate that narrow economic gazes have consistently shaped how value is calculated, frequently obscuring profound moral consequences. Johanson and Aboagye propose that economics too often focuses on tools for calculation and accounting, leading to excessive consumption and a negative impact on occupational health and safety. Drawing on examples from diverse work environments, they argue that constant reflection on ethical principles and societal norms must be present when economic decisions are made. Chapters advocate for a new democratic economic model which aims to build a world where the economy serves humanity, enabling people to live with less fear and uncertainty Pluralistic Economics is a prescient resource for scholars and students of business and management, finance and economics. Governance policymakers and business managers will also benefit from its human-focused insights and practical suggestions for improved workplace dynamics"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Part I: The Practical Mechanics

1. An economy of social sustainability

2. What are the economic consequences of the work environment?

3. Calculation methods

4. Financial calculations and organizational control

5. Occupational safety and health governance-What it is, and why it matters

Part II: The Philosophical And Existential Bridge

6. Economics, ethical principles, and the concept of value

7. Societal ideology, norms, and the human character

8. The existential economy: Ownership, being, and democratic application

Part III: Application And Vision

9. Economic democracy

10. Forging a humanistic and social future through a pluralistic economy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035393503 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.