ECON 4360

Ethics, Justice, & Economics

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Assumptions of Neoclassical economic theory are critically examined with a focus on the ethical and distributional consequences of using markets as an allocation mechanism. We discuss the major conceptions of economic justice, including utilitarianism and social choice theory, Rawlsian egalitarianism Nozickian libertarianism, Sen’s capabilities approach and equality of opportunity.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2026 syllabus by Daniel Rosenblum. Open the PDF

Grading

50%Short writing assignments (5)Lowest grade dropped
10%Final paper presentation
40%Final paperDue April 13

Textbook

  • Economic Analysis, Moral Philosophy, and Public Policy, Daniel Hausman, Michael McPherson, and Debra Satz

Course rules

Late work
Late work receives zero unless an extension is approved before the due date or there is an emergency.
AI use
Do not use AI or LLM programs for assignments unless assignment instructions permit it.
Devices
Phones, tablets, and computers are not allowed during class without the professor’s permission.
Class recordings
Classes are not recorded, and lecture videos are not provided.

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