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The Ethics and Economics of Liberal Democracies : Foundations for PPE, PDF eBook

The Ethics and Economics of Liberal Democracies : Foundations for PPE PDF

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Rarely in the short history of liberal-democratic government has a primer on basic liberal-democratic values and institutions been more needed than now. Popular discontent, even anger, with democratic governments has grown steadily over the past twenty years. Not since the 1930s have citizens and their elected officials been so baffled about their respective roles in the maintenance of both democratic governments and liberal economies.

This book attempts to address this growing need. Especially written as a primer for courses in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), it has introductory chapters on all three main disciplines. It also has chapters on the rule of law and on three important public-policy areas - Corruption, Climate and Civil Society. Individual topics discussed include free and fair elections, populism, responsible government, republican and Westminster systems of government, regulated free markets, the Great Recession of 2008, globalization, greenwashing, identity politics, academic freedom, utilitarianism, social contract theory, positive and negative liberty, and the good life.

Historically informed, The Ethics and Economics of Liberal Democracies: Foundations for PPE is sure to be of interest to students who are interested in public-policy work, as well as those who are interested in both the theory and practice of democratic government.

Key Features:

  • Written especially for PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) courses and students
  • Focuses on the key values and institutions of modern democracies
  • Includes chapters on both the theory and practice of democratic government and public-policy work
  • Provides a comprehensive glossary of relevant terms from all three disciplines

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