About the book
Self-interest, economic efficiency and private property rights are among the most basic assumptions of market economics. But can an economic theory built on these assumptions alone provide adequate insight into human nature, motivation and ultimate goals to guide our economic life? John Stapleford says no along with those economists who recognize the limits of their discipline. He insightfully shows us in detail how ethics are inextricably intertwined with economic life and analysis. Writingfrom a Christian ethical perspective, he interacts with seven standard introductory economics texts, exploring the moral challenges imbedded in various macro-, micro- and international economic theories and outlining a faithful response to them. Among the important ethical issues addressed are
- possibilities and perils of economic growth
- the role of government in the economy
- the growth of work and loss of leisure
- lending and borrowing
- poverty and distributive justice
- environmental stewardship
- business and social responsibility
- legalized gambling
- the pornography industry
- debt relief for less developed countries
- the economics of immigration
- population control
Keyed to seven of the most widely used introductory economics texts--Gwartney, Stroup Sobel; Mankiw; Mansfield Behravesh; McConnell Brue; Miller; Samuelson Nordhaus; and Stiglitz--this book will be especially useful for introductory courses in economics.
Editions of Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780830840724
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830874620
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830897148
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Self-interest, economic efficiency and private property rights are among the most basic assumptions of market economics. But can an economic theory built on these assumptions alone provide adequate insight into human nature, motivation and ultimate goals to guide our economic life? John Stapleford says no along with those economists who recognize the limits of their discipline. He insightfully shows us in detail how ethics are inextricably intertwined with economic life and analysis. Writingfrom a Christian ethical perspective, he interacts with seven standard introductory economics texts, exploring the moral challenges imbedded in various macro-, micro- and international economic theories and outlining a faithful response to them. Among the important ethical issues addressed are
- possibilities and perils of economic growth
- the role of government in the economy
- the growth of work and loss of leisure
- lending and borrowing
- poverty and distributive justice
- environmental stewardship
- business and social responsibility
- legalized gambling
- the pornography industry
- debt relief for less developed countries
- the economics of immigration
- population control
Keyed to seven of the most widely used introductory economics texts--Gwartney, Stroup Sobel; Mankiw; Mansfield Behravesh; McConnell Brue; Miller; Samuelson Nordhaus; and Stiglitz--this book will be especially useful for introductory courses in economics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves about?
Self-interest, economic efficiency and private property rights are among the most basic assumptions of market economics. But can an economic theory built on these assumptions alone provide adequate insight into human nature, motivation and ultimate goals to guide our economic life? John Stapleford says no along with those economists who recognize the limits of their discipline. He insightfully shows us in detail how ethics are inextricably intertwined with economic life and analysis. Writingfrom a Christian ethical perspective, he interacts with seven standard introductory economics texts, exploring the moral challenges imbedded in various macro-, micro- and international economic theories and outlining a faithful response to them. Among the important ethical issues addressed are
- possibilities and perils of economic growth
- the role of government in the economy
- the growth of work and loss of leisure
- lending and borrowing
- poverty and distributive justice
- environmental stewardship
- business and social responsibility
- legalized gambling
- the pornography industry
- debt relief for less developed countries
- the economics of immigration
- population control
Keyed to seven of the most widely used introductory economics texts--Gwartney, Stroup Sobel; Mankiw; Mansfield Behravesh; McConnell Brue; Miller; Samuelson Nordhaus; and Stiglitz--this book will be especially useful for introductory courses in economics.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Business ethics and social responsibility
Where can I read a sample of Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves?
John E. Stapleford
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Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves is available as paperback(ISBN 9780830840724) and ebook(ISBN 9780830874620) and ebook(ISBN 9780830897148)
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