Economic growth and inequality : the economist's dilemma /
Dobuzinskis, Laurent,
Economic growth and inequality : the economist's dilemma / Laurent Dobuzinskis. - 1 online resource (viii, 216 pages) : illustrations. - Routledge frontiers of political economy . - Routledge frontiers of political economy. .
"In an era of increasing inequalities, and also of deep anxieties about the consequences of two major economic crises, economists are faced with a major question: can economic growth be achieved without inequalities? Economic Growth and Inequality critically evaluates the economic literature on this question from a pragmatic perspective, seeking to reconcile those who regard economic liberties as a paramount value, and critics who object that prioritizing these liberties leads to inequitable outcomes. The book presents an overview of the models used by economists to define and measure inequalities and the ongoing dialogues between political philosophers and economists in an effort to find solutions to the problems. It explores Rawlsian justice, Sen's capability theory, and the theory of rent and compares and contrasts the most often discussed institutions and policies designed for remedying poverty and reducing inequalities. This book marks a significant contribution to the literature on some of the most pressing problems of our time and will be of great interest to readers of political economy, public policy, moral philosophy, and history of economic and political thought"--
9781000836707 1000836703 9781000836646 1000836649 9781003216247 1003216242
10.4324/9781003216247 doi
Economic development--Social aspects.
Economic policy.
Social policy.
Equality.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Macroeconomics
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General
HD75 / .D633 2023
338.9
Economic growth and inequality : the economist's dilemma / Laurent Dobuzinskis. - 1 online resource (viii, 216 pages) : illustrations. - Routledge frontiers of political economy . - Routledge frontiers of political economy. .
"In an era of increasing inequalities, and also of deep anxieties about the consequences of two major economic crises, economists are faced with a major question: can economic growth be achieved without inequalities? Economic Growth and Inequality critically evaluates the economic literature on this question from a pragmatic perspective, seeking to reconcile those who regard economic liberties as a paramount value, and critics who object that prioritizing these liberties leads to inequitable outcomes. The book presents an overview of the models used by economists to define and measure inequalities and the ongoing dialogues between political philosophers and economists in an effort to find solutions to the problems. It explores Rawlsian justice, Sen's capability theory, and the theory of rent and compares and contrasts the most often discussed institutions and policies designed for remedying poverty and reducing inequalities. This book marks a significant contribution to the literature on some of the most pressing problems of our time and will be of great interest to readers of political economy, public policy, moral philosophy, and history of economic and political thought"--
9781000836707 1000836703 9781000836646 1000836649 9781003216247 1003216242
10.4324/9781003216247 doi
Economic development--Social aspects.
Economic policy.
Social policy.
Equality.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Macroeconomics
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General
HD75 / .D633 2023
338.9