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" The economics of sin : "
Samuel Cameron.
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BL
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968689
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b723059
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| Main Entry
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Cameron, Samuel.
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| Title & Author
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The economics of sin : : rational choice or no choice at all? /\ Samuel Cameron.
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Cheltenham, UK ;Northampton, MA, USA :: Edward Elgar,, ©2002.
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1 online resource (viii, 240 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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1843767007
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: 9781843767008
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-228) and index.
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| Abstract
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"The Economics of Sin" examines the definition and evolution of sin from the perspective of rational choice economics, yet is conscious of the limitations of such an approach. The author argues that because engaging in activities deemed to be sinful is an act of choice, it can therefore be subject to the logic of choice in the economic model. The book considers the formation of religions, including the new age revival of "wicca", as regulators of the quasi-market in sins, and goes on to the role of specific sins such as lying, envy, jealousy, greed, lust, sloth and waste in individual markets.
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Economics-- Moral and ethical aspects.
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS-- Business Ethics.
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Economics-- Moral and ethical aspects.
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Economics-- Moral and ethical aspects.
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| Dewey Classification
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174/.4
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HB72.C36 2002eb
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F0-05clc
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