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Teoria economica e scelta politica in tempo di crisi

Translated title of the contribution: [Autom. eng. transl.] Economic theory and political choice in times of crisis

Cosma Emilio Orsi

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Abstract

[Autom. eng. transl.] The purpose of these pages is to present in the most succinct way possible some reflections that arose during the period in which this volume was formed. The answers provided by the authors reconfirmed my conviction that economic theory cannot be conceived as a form of social engineering, that is, a science that designs and plans ex ante the ways in which society and the economy must function. On the contrary, the economic one is a discipline that should help the society to 'perform experiments towards itself'. These experiments should aim to design policies and economic institutions that produce the highest standard of living for all compatible with the requirements of equality, freedom and respect for the dignity of others. Without obviously neglecting the safeguard
Translated title of the contribution[Autom. eng. transl.] Economic theory and political choice in times of crisis
Original languageItalian
Title of host publicationIl Capitalismo Invecchia? Sei domande agli economisti
EditorsC. Orsi
Pages179-188
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Publication series

NameESPLORAZIONI

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

  • Reddito minimo
  • Stato Sociale

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