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Record Nr.

UNINA9910255317903321

Autore

Hill John E

Titolo

Adam Smith’s Equality and the Pursuit of Happiness [[electronic resource] /] / by John E. Hill

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Palgrave Macmillan US : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2016

ISBN

1-137-58412-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (260 p.)

Disciplina

330.153

Soggetti

Political theory

Political economy

Political philosophy

Public policy

Political Theory

International Political Economy

Political Philosophy

Public Policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: A Forgotten Revolutionary Value  -- Justice, Liberty and Equality: Adam Smith’s Political Economy  -- Smith’s Principles for the Twenty-first Century  -- Wealth for All  -- Health  -- Education  -- Crime  -- Common Defense  -- Taxes  -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This book examines Adam Smith’s main principles in Wealth of Nations as the basis for effective policymaking. Adam Smith wanted to increase happiness through this formula for a good life: equality, liberty, and justice. Free market interpretations of Smith, the book argues, grossly misrepresent his thought, emphasizing only liberty and not also equality and justice. This book suggests policies that combine all three in order for happiness to be maximized.