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New Paternalism Meets Older Wisdom: Looking to Smith and Hume on Rationality, Welfare and Behavioural Economics
Erik W. Matson
New Paternalism Meets Older Wisdom: Looking to Smith and Hume on Rationality, Welfare and Behavioural Economics
Erik W. Matson
What can today's behavioural economists learn from the classical liberals of the past? Here, Erik Matson offers critical reflections on what he calls 'the new paternalism' - a modern-day approach to policy-making that aims to make individuals better off, when judged by their own standards.
160 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 7, 2024 |
ISBN13 | 9780255368339 |
Publishers | Institute of Economic Affairs |
Pages | 160 |
Dimensions | 129 × 197 × 10 mm · 202 g |
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