Business ethics from the 19th century to today : An economist's view
- Author
- David George Surdam
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan Cham
- Language
- English
- Document Type
- Book
- Faculty / Subject Heading
- Business Administration
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Combines elements of economic and business history to study business ethics from the nineteenth century to today. It concentrates on American and British business history, delving into issues such as slavery, industrialization, firm behavior and monopolies, and Ponzi schemes. This book draws on the work of economists and historians to highlight the importance of changing technologies, religious beliefs, and cultural attitudes, showing that what is considered ethical differs across time and place.
Keywords: Business / Responsibility and Business Ethics / Economics and finance / Economic History / Business Ethics / Industrialization / Big retail / Monopolies
