| Reciprocity: An Economics of Social Relations Contributor(s): Kolm, Serge-Christoph (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521882656 ISBN-13: 9780521882651 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2008 Annotation: Reciprocity is a crucial part of our social and economic lives. In its various forms it permits the existence of a peaceful society in which people and individual rights are respected. Yet although the importance of reciprocity has been widely recognised in other social sciences it has, until recently, been somewhat ignored in economic modelling. Over the past three decades, economic theorist and moral philosopher, Serge-Christophe Kolm has been at the forefront of research into the economics of social relationships. In Reciprocity he provides a unique in-depth analysis of the motives, conducts and relationships of reciprocity. In doing so he shows that reciprocity and altruistic behaviour play an important role, not just in the micro-economy of the family but also in the macro-economy of the state. This book should be read by economists, sociologists and philosophers concerned with understanding the economic basis of social relationships. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economic History - Social Science | Sociology - General - Business & Economics | Economics - General |
| Dewey: 306.301 |
| LCCN: 2007033194 |
| Series: Federico Caffe Lectures |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.50 lbs) 404 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Reciprocity is the basis of social relations. It permits a peaceful and free society in which people and rights are respected. The essence of families and communities, it also enables the working of markets and organizations, while correcting their main failures. Reciprocity is also a basis of politics, and it justifies social policies. Although the importance of reciprocity has been widely recognized in other social sciences, it has, until recently, been somewhat ignored in economic analysis. Over the past three decades, economic theorist and moral philosopher Serge-Christophe Kolm has been at the forefront of research into the economics of the deepest aspects of societies. In Reciprocity, he provides a unique in-depth analysis of the motives, conducts, and effects of reciprocal relationships. In doing this, he explains crucial functionings of society and its economy, and the ways in which they can be improved. This book should be read by economists, sociologists, philosophers, and anyone concerned with understanding the economy of social relationships and its far-reaching consequences. |
