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Ethical Perspectives on Economics - ECON883
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.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | 2013 - Next offered in 2013 |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Wylie Bradford |
| Prerequisites: |
ECON632 or admission to MActPrac or MCom or MEc or MIntBus prior to 2011 or admission to MAppAnth or PGDipAppAnth or MDevCult or PGDipDevCult |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Economics Faculty of Business and Economics |
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