ECON883: Ethical Perspectives on Economics
This unit examines the relationship between moral and political philosophy and economic theory with a view to a richer understanding of contentious policy issues. Topics covered include the meaning of 'welfare' in economics, distributive justice and economic theory, "rationality" and its ethical overtones, the relationship of agency and freedom to wellbeing. No philosophical background is presumed.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Wylie Bradford |
| Prerequisites: | ECON632 |
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| Unit Designations: |
Commerce
Economics |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Economics Faculty of Business and Economics |