Books in the Law, Ethics and Economics series

Absolute poverty causes about one third of all human deaths. Developing universalizable norms aimed at tackling absolute poverty and the complex and multilayered problems associated with it, this book considers the levels, trends and determinants of absolute poverty and global inequality.

Examines the theoretical and empirical status of applied ethics. This volume shows how a pluralistic and democratic society can deal with ethical issues in the light of its moral conscience. It also discusses applied ethics in light of globalization and identifies recurring dilemmas as well as the problem of universal norms.

Drawing on multidisciplinary findings and ideas, this book offers explanations as to why, how and to what extent, people, in an effort to attain justice, allocate social resources between self and others and among others. The role of the essential features of allocation behaviour are examined in the newly developed Justice Model.