The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Finance in the 21st Century: From Hubris to Disgrace (Economics as Social Theory)
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The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Finance in the 21st Century: From Hubris to Disgrace (Economics as Social Theory)
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Finance in the 21st Century: From Hubris to Disgrace (Economics as Social Theory)

The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Finance in the 21st Century: From Hubris to Disgrace (Economics as Social Theory)

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Patrick O'Sullivan (Contributor) Nigel Allington (Contributor) Mark Esposito (Contributor)  

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Since 2008, the financial sector has been the subject of extensive criticism. Much of this criticism has focused on the morality of the actors involved in the crisis and its extended aftermath. This book analyses the key moral and political philosophical issues of the crisis and relates them to the political economy of finance. It also examines to what extent the financial sector can or should be reformed. This book is unified by the view that the financial sector had been a self-serving and self-regulating elite consumed by greed, speculation and even lawlessness, with little sense of responsibility to the wider society or common good. In light of critical analysis by authors from a variety of backgrounds and persuasions, suggestions for reform and improvement are proposed, in some cases radical reform. By placing the world of finance under a microscope, this book analyses the assumptions that have led from hubris to disgrace as it provides suggestions for an improved society. Rooted in philosophical reflection, this book invites a critical reassessment of finance and its societal role in the 21st century. This book will be of interest to academics, politicians, central bankers and financial regulators who wish to improve the morality of finance. 9 Tables, black and white; 45 Line drawings, black and white; 45 Illustrations, black and white
Patrick O'Sullivan is Professor of Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility at Grenoble Ecole de Management, France, and University of Warsaw, Poland.Nigel F.B. Allington is Professor of Applied Macroeconomics at the Grenoble Ecole de Management, France, and Fellow and Director of Studies in Economics at Downing College, University of Cambridge, UK.Mark Esposito is Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Grenoble Ecole de Management, France, a member of the teaching faculty at the Harvard University Extension School, and Senior Associate at the University of Cambridge-CISL, UK.
  • Contributor: Patrick O'Sullivan
  • Imprint: Routledge
  • ISBN13: 9780415859011
  • Number of Pages: 516
  • Packaged Dimensions: 156x234mm
  • Packaged Weight: 725
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Release Date: 2015-04-20
  • Series: Economics as Social Theory
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Patrick O'Sullivan is Professor of Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility at Grenoble Ecole de Management, France, and University of Warsaw, Poland.Nigel F.B. Allington is Professor of Applied Macroeconomics at the Grenoble Ecole de Management, France, and Fellow and Director of Studies in Economics at Downing College, University of Cambridge, UK.Mark Esposito is Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Grenoble Ecole de Management, France, a member of the teaching faculty at the Harvard University Extension School, and Senior Associate at the University of Cambridge-CISL, UK.

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