Caring economics : conversations on altruism and compassion, between scientists, economists, and the Dalai Lama /
Can the hyperambitious, bottom-line-driven practices of the global economy incorporate compassion into the pursuit of wealth? Or is economics driven solely by materialism and self-interest? In Caring Economics, experts consider these questions alongside the Dalai Lama in a wide-ranging, scientific-b...
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| Other Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Picador,
2015.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | Can the hyperambitious, bottom-line-driven practices of the global economy incorporate compassion into the pursuit of wealth? Or is economics driven solely by materialism and self-interest? In Caring Economics, experts consider these questions alongside the Dalai Lama in a wide-ranging, scientific-based discussion on economics and altruism. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 228 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-213). |
| ISBN: | 1250064120 9781250064127 |