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It is argued that the normative and ethical presuppositions of
standard economics render the discipline incapable of addressing an
important class of problems involving human choices. Economics
adopts too thin an account both of human motivation and of "the
good" for individuals and for society. It is recommended that
economists and policy-makers look back to ancient philosophy for
guidance on the good life and good society considered in terms of
eudaimonism, or human flourishing. Economics, Ethics, and Ancient
Thought begins by outlining the limitations of the normative and
ethical presuppositions that underpin standard economic theory,
before going on to suggest alternative normative and ethical
traditions that can supplement or replace those associated with
standard economic thinking. In particular, this book considers the
ethical thought of ancient thinkers, particularly the ancient
Greeks and their concept of eudaimonia, arguing that within those
traditions better alternatives can be found to the rational choice
utilitarianism characteristic of modern economic theory and policy.
This volume is of great interest to those who study economic theory
and philosophy, history of economic thought and philosophy of
social science, as well as public policy professionals.
This is an examination of the origins and impact of the agreement
on Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) negotiated
during the Uruguay Round of GATT talks. The principal theme is that
the TRIPS agreement is not in the best interests of the poorer
countries, and that its imposition on them by the richer countries
has more to do with the exercise of political and economic power
than with the positive economic benefits the agreement's supporters
claim it can deliver. To support this assertion the book critically
examines the economic evidence regarding the impact of intellectual
property rights on such important variables as export performance,
foreign investment, and economic growth. The author provides a
political economic analysis of why the poorer countries acceded to
the TRIPS agreement, illustrated with case studies of two important
industries where the struggle over intellectual property is
especially strong: pharmaceutical and agricultural biotechnology
sectors. Designed for use in advanced undergraduate and graduate
courses in international political economy and international
relations theory, the book offer a radical view of the process of
globalization.
It is argued that the normative and ethical presuppositions of
standard economics render the discipline incapable of addressing an
important class of problems involving human choices. Economics
adopts too thin an account both of human motivation and of "the
good" for individuals and for society. It is recommended that
economists and policy-makers look back to ancient philosophy for
guidance on the good life and good society considered in terms of
eudaimonism, or human flourishing. Economics, Ethics, and Ancient
Thought begins by outlining the limitations of the normative and
ethical presuppositions that underpin standard economic theory,
before going on to suggest alternative normative and ethical
traditions that can supplement or replace those associated with
standard economic thinking. In particular, this book considers the
ethical thought of ancient thinkers, particularly the ancient
Greeks and their concept of eudaimonia, arguing that within those
traditions better alternatives can be found to the rational choice
utilitarianism characteristic of modern economic theory and policy.
This volume is of great interest to those who study economic theory
and philosophy, history of economic thought and philosophy of
social science, as well as public policy professionals.
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