Markets and Morality

Tuesday, July 27, 2004
First Aired: 
Tuesday, March 9, 2004

What Is It

Does the free market provide incentives for behavior that is problematic from a moral perspective? Or does the free market punish morally problematic behavior? Is respecting the free market itself moral, insofar as respecting the free market is also respecting individual freedom of choice? John and Ken enter the marketplace of ideas with Elizabeth Anderson from the University of Michigan, author of Private Government: How Employers Rule Our Lives (and Why We Don't Talk about It).

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Friday, February 23, 2024 -- 10:25 PM

It explores the intricate

It explores the intricate relationship between economic systems and ethical principles. Delving into the intersection of used mechanical pencils commerce and conscience, this discourse navigates complex moral dilemmas in the marketplace. Reflecting on the societal impact of economic decisions, it prompts critical reflection on the ethical dimensions of market behavior.

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