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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar
    ISBN: 9781843767008
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 240 p) , ill
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Parallel Title: Available in another form
    Parallel Title: Elektronische Reproduktion von Cameron, Samuel, 1956 - The economics of sin
    DDC: 174/.4
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    Keywords: Rationalität ; Ethik ; Religion ; Religionswissenschaft ; Soziale Werte ; Economics Moral and ethical aspects ; Electronic books ; Wirtschaftstheorie ; Laster ; Rational Choice ; Laster ; Wirtschaftstheorie ; Rational Choice
    Abstract: 1. Introduction -- 2. Tools of the trade : rational choice -- 3. Religion -- 4. Greed, lust, sloth and waste -- 5. Envy and jealousy -- 6. Lies and deceit -- 7. Matters of life and death -- 8. Addiction -- 9. Adultery -- 10. Prostitution -- 11. Conclusion.
    Abstract: 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
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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    Cheltenham, U.K : Edward Elgar
    ISBN: 9781843761471
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 334 p)
    Series Statement: New thinking in political economy
    Series Statement: Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
    Parallel Title: Available in another form
    Parallel Title: Elektronische Reproduktion von Yeager, Leland B., 1924 - 2018 Ethics as social science
    DDC: 171/.5
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    Keywords: Ethik ; Utilitarismus ; Kooperation ; Wirtschaftswissenschaft ; Theorie ; Utilitarianism ; Economics Moral and ethical aspects ; Electronic books ; Utilitarismus ; Soziales Handeln
    Abstract: With this important book, esteemed economist Leland B. Yeager grounds moral and political philosophy in the requirements of a well-functioning society, one whose members reap the gains from peaceful cooperation while pursuing their own diverse goals
    Abstract: 1. Ethics and economics -- 2. Some fundamentals -- 3. Origins of ethics -- 4. The case for indirect utilitarianism -- 5. What counts as utility? -- 6. The alleged problem of aggregation -- 7. Is utilitarianism immoral? -- 8. Altruism and self-interest -- 9. Duty and universalizability -- 10. Rivals of utilitarianism -- 11. Law, government, and policy -- 12. Utilitarianism after all
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
    URL: Volltext  (Deutschlandweit zugänglich)
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