Social Economics: Premises, findings, and policies

This text begins with the philosphical foundations, frequently overlooked by mainstream economists, in order to illustrate how critical premises are in the construction of an economy and the repair of a dysfunctional economy. It then uses these premises to undertake a range of empirical and policy-related work. Much of this work is represented in this volume, which brings together leading practioners from the field of social economics. Subjects addressed include: values and premises in social economics, justice, solidarity and community, repairing the dysfunction of capitalist economies, and the transition from command economies.