Political Economy for Human Rights

Manuel Couret Branco

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Routledge
18 December 2020

Philosophy; Society & culture: general; Sociology; Political economy; Jurisprudence & general issues

Series: Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy

Over time there has been a miscommunication between mainstream economics and human rights that has paved the way to a justificatory ideology that validates the submission of human rights to the logic of market capitalism. This book shows how the discourse of mainstream economics is intrinsically opposed to the strengthening of human rights and outlines the principles upon which a human rights-based political economy can be built.

Considering a variety of recognized human rights, such as the right to water and sanitation, the right to social security, the right to work, cultural freedom and democracy, this book describes how mainstream economics theory conflicts with these rights and explores alternative modes of thinking that incorporate human rights concerns into economics. Moreover, the book also reflects on the teaching of political economy for human rights. It sets out that a political economy favourable to human rights must be pluralist, interdisciplinary, participatory, de-commodified, non-utilitarian and non-consequentialist. The author proposes that it must not only assume the performative character of economics but also, and especially, its transformative purpose.

Political Economy for Human Rights will offer students, academics, activists and policy makers useful tools to understand some of the main contradictions of contemporary societies and new paths leading to a more just and fraternal world. It will also be of great interest to the general public concerned with human rights and economic issues.

By: Manuel Couret Branco
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367728274
ISBN 10: 0367728273
Series: Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy
Pages: 154
Publication Date: 18 December 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction. 1. Political economy and human rights: Engaging the conversation 2. Decommodification for human rights. 3. Political economy for the right to work 4. Political economy for cultural freedom 5. Political economy for democracy 6. Teaching political economy for human rights Conclusion Bibliography Index

Manuel Couret Branco is full professor of economics at the University of Évora, Portugal. His teaching mainly focuses on development economics, history of economic thought and political economy of human rights. His research interests concern the interaction of economic and non-economic factors, such as ethics, politics or culture.