Year: 1996
Author: Kirchgässner, Gebhard
Journal of Contextual Economics – Schmollers Jahrbuch, Vol. 116 (1996), Iss. 2 : pp. 223–251
Abstract
First, a definition and classification of moral (or altruistic) behaviour is given. Then, referring to low cost situations, several reasons are presented why some minimal moral requirements are necessary for the functioning of a democratic society with a market order. It is shown that attempts to reduce morality to self-interest, as performed by various approaches in contract and game theory, are not convincing. We discuss how moral behaviour can emerge and under which conditions it may remain stable. Finally, we point to some dangers of relying on moral behaviour.
Journal Article Details
Publisher Name: Global Science Press
Language: Multiple languages
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3790/schm.116.2.223
Journal of Contextual Economics – Schmollers Jahrbuch, Vol. 116 (1996), Iss. 2 : pp. 223–251
Published online: 1996-02
AMS Subject Headings: Duncker & Humblot
Copyright: COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press
Pages: 29