Wellbeing Economics

The Capabilities Approach to Prosperity

Paul Dalziel, Caroline Saunders, Joe Saunders

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English

Springer Nature Switzerland AG
26 December 2018

Public administration; Central government; Economic growth; Political economy; Welfare economics

Series: Wellbeing in Politics and Policy

Economists have long sought to maximise economic growth, believing this to be their best contribution to improving human welfare. That approach is not sustainable in the face of ongoing issues such as global climate change, environmental damage, rising inequality and enduring poverty. Alternatives must be found.

This open access book addresses that challenge. It sets out a wellbeing economics framework that directly addresses fundamental issues affecting wellbeing outcomes. Drawing inspiration from the capabilities approach of Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen, the book demonstrates how persons can enhance prosperity through their own actions and through collaboration with others.

The book examines national public policy, but its analysis also focuses on choices made by individuals, households, families, civil society, local government and the global community. It therefore offers important insights for anyone concerned with improving personal wellbeing and community prosperity.

By: Paul Dalziel, Caroline Saunders, Joe Saunders
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9783030066093
ISBN 10: 3030066096
Series: Wellbeing in Politics and Policy
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 26 December 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: From Economic Growth to Wellbeing Economics.- Chapter 2: Persons and Human Capital.- Chapter 3: Households, Families and Cultural Capital.- Chapter 4: Civil Society and Social Capital.- Chapter 5: Market Participation and Economic Capital.- Chapter 6: Local Government and Natural Capital.- Chapter 7: The Nation State and Knowledge Capital.- Chapter 8: The Global Community and Diplomatic Capital.- Chapter 9: The Wellbeing Economics Policy Framework.

Paul Dalziel is Professor of Economics and Deputy Director of the Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Caroline Saunders is Professor of Trade and Environmental Economics and Director of the Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Joe Saunders is Assistant Professor in Post-Kantian Philosophy at the University of Durham, UK.