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New The Moral Economy: Why Good Incentives Are No Substitute for Good Citizens by Samuel Bowles

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The Moral Economy by Samuel Bowles is a nonfiction book that challenges the traditional economic assumption of purely self-interested behavior, arguing that poorly designed incentives can undermine ethical cooperation. Drawing on behavioral experiments and case studies, it explores how rewards and punishments shape civic values and trust. The book is a critical analysis of economic policy and human motivation, suitable for students and general readers interested in economics and social behavior.

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A thought-provoking exploration of how incentives influence human behavior and social outcomes. Challenging the traditional idea of purely self-interested decision-making, the book argues that poorly designed rewards and punishments can weaken ethical and cooperative behavior.

Critical Economic Insight: Challenges the concept of purely self-interested human behavior. Incentives & Human Behavior: Explores how rewards and punishments can shape or undermine ethics. Real-World Case Studies: Uses historical examples and experiments to support key ideas. Focus on Civic Values: Highlights the importance of trust, cooperation, and moral motivation. Thought-Provoking Read: Encourages deeper understanding of economics and social policy. Academic & General Appeal: Suitable for students, professionals, and readers interested in economics and society.

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  • Yale University Press
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  • Critical Economic Insight
  • Incentives & Human Behavior
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  • Focus on Civic Values
  • Thought-Provoking Read
  • Academic & General Appeal
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Front cover of a book with a centered typographic design reading THE MORAL ECONOMY with subtitle and author name on a dark gray background.

OCR: THE MORAL ECONOMY. WHY GOOD INCENTIVES ARE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR GOOD CITIZENS. SAMUEL BOWLES. Bowles makes an appealing case that virtue has a place in the world of economics. — BOB HOLMES, New Scientist
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