• ISBN13: 9780415143127
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Economics
• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge
• Publication Date: January 1, 1999
• Pages: 320
• Original Price: GBP 130.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 626 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Economic History, Public Policy / Economic Policy, and Public Policy / Social Policy

This textbook presents an introduction to the central issues of social economics. Building on a venerable social economics tradition, the book recommends a more rational economic order and proposes new principles of economic policy. The issues covered include:
* the inadequacy of individualistic economics in guiding the policy maker
* a critique of economic rationality
* rethinking of the modern business corporation
* a critical look at markets as panacea
* the harmful effects of international competition
* environmental problems.
The book introduces social economic concepts and challenges the reader to look beyond the confines of mainstream economic thinking to find a solution to these critical issues.