Description
Discover 'Licence to be Bad,' a profound exploration into the moral implications of modern economics by Jonathan Aldred. Published in 2020 by Penguin UK, this captivating 320-page paperback challenges the prevailing notion that market efficiency equates to goodness. Delve into the scathing analysis of how our societal values have shifted over the last fifty years due to the overwhelming influence of economic theory. Aldred convincingly argues that behaviors once deemed harmful or wicked are now rationalized under the guise of economic logic. He exposes the extraordinary grip that economics has on our personal and collective morals, urging readers to recognize this subtle corruption of values. As you engage with this critical examination, prepare to question everything you thought you knew about right and wrong. 'Licence to be Bad' not only sheds light on the economic forces that shape our lives but also paves the way for a moral resurgence, providing actionable insights on how we can reclaim our ethics. Order your brand new copy today and start your journey towards understanding the hidden influence of economics on our daily decisions. Fast delivery options available to ensure you receive your book promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986951
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Description:
A scathing examination of how, by making market efficiency our moral standard, we've come to believe that bad is good
Over the past fifty years, the way we value what is 'good' and 'right' has changed dramatically. Behaviour that to our grandparents' generation might have seemed stupid, harmful or simply wicked now seems rational, natural, woven into the very logic of things. And, asserts Jonathan Aldred in this revelatory book, it's economics that's to blame.
Licence to be Bad tells the story of how a group of economics theorists changed our world, and how a handful of key ideas seeped into our decision-making and, indeed, almost all aspects of our lives. Aldred reveals the extraordinary hold of economics on our morals and values. Economics has corrupted us. But if this hidden transformation is so recent, it can be reversed. Licence to be Bad shows us where to begin.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141986951
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Description:
A scathing examination of how, by making market efficiency our moral standard, we've come to believe that bad is good
Over the past fifty years, the way we value what is 'good' and 'right' has changed dramatically. Behaviour that to our grandparents' generation might have seemed stupid, harmful or simply wicked now seems rational, natural, woven into the very logic of things. And, asserts Jonathan Aldred in this revelatory book, it's economics that's to blame.
Licence to be Bad tells the story of how a group of economics theorists changed our world, and how a handful of key ideas seeped into our decision-making and, indeed, almost all aspects of our lives. Aldred reveals the extraordinary hold of economics on our morals and values. Economics has corrupted us. But if this hidden transformation is so recent, it can be reversed. Licence to be Bad shows us where to begin.