Rational Economic Man and His Dog Set Out to Mow a Meadow.
The writer considers the ethical behavior of rational economic man in the context of how rationality is viewed within mainstream economics. He concludes that the unwillingness to engage with ethical considerations leaves positive economics powerless when confronted with important social issues.
| Publicado en: | Independent Review Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 559 - 563 |
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Independent Institute
Spring 2005
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| Sumario: | The writer considers the ethical behavior of rational economic man in the context of how rationality is viewed within mainstream economics. He concludes that the unwillingness to engage with ethical considerations leaves positive economics powerless when confronted with important social issues. |
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