Wellbeing Economics - The Capabilities Approach to Prosperity (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)

Economists have long sought to maximise economic growth, believing this to be their best contribution to improving human welfare. That approach is not sustainable in the face of ongoing issues such as global climate change, environmental damage, rising inequality and enduring poverty. Alternatives must be found. This open access book addresses that challenge. It sets out a wellbeing economics framework that directly addresses fundamental issues affecting wellbeing outcomes. Drawing inspiration from the capabilities approach of Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen, the book demonstrates how persons can enhance prosperity through their own actions and through collaboration with others. The book examines national public policy, but its analysis also focuses on choices made by individuals, households, families, civil society, local government and the global community. It therefore offers important insights for anyone concerned with improving personal wellbeing and community prosperity.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Wellbeing in Politics and Policy
Release date:	September 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Paul Dalziel • Caroline Saunders • Joe Saunders
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	196
Edition:	1st ed. 2018
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-93193-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Welfare & benefit systems Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General
LSN:	3-319-93193-8
Barcode:	9783319931937

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