A Course on Economic Justice: The Intersection of Philosophy and Economics

Authors

  • James L Barbour
  • Nim T Batchelor

Abstract

The process of teaching a topic that inhabits the upper reaches of both philosophy and economic theory, while swooping as near the earth as political policy, is both exhilarating and terrifying. To do it well is indeed are. We present our approach, some of the characteristics and thoughts from our students, and some of the insights that we developed along the way.

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Published

2004-12-01

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2004): Journal for Economic Educators

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