This book presents a range of papers by philosophers and economists who consider the definition and value of liberty; freedom in rights and equality of opportunity. Until recently freedom has played no explicit role in the conceptual framework of economists, however freedom seems to be at the heart of economics. The book provides a substantial contribution to the fruitful dialogue between the philosophy and economics in this area. Each chapter is integrated being followed by comments which explore the underlying debates. Contributors are French economists, philosophers and political scientists, as well as authors from Belgium and the Netherlands.
| ISBN: | 9781138007048 |
| Publication date: | 9th February 2015 |
| Author: | Marc Fleurbaey |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 312 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought |
| Genres: |
Economics Political science and theory |
This book presents a range of papers by philosophers and economists who consider the definition and value of liberty; freedom in rights and equality of opportunity. Until recently freedom has played no explicit role in the conceptual framework of economists, however freedom seems to be at the heart of economics. The book provides a substantial contribution to the fruitful dialogue between the philosophy and economics in this area. Each chapter is integrated being followed by comments which explore the underlying debates. Contributors are French economists, philosophers and political scientists, as well as authors from Belgium and the Netherlands.
Freedom in Economics features in the following genres: Economics, Political science and theory
Freedom in Economics is available in Paperback
Freedom in Economics was written by Marc Fleurbaey and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
Freedom in Economics has 312 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought series
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