Islamic economic theory accords an immense emphasis to the normative approach of economy, and severely discourages any sorts of exploitative means and methods of profit maximization. With an objective to curb the practices of unfairness, exploitation, inequality, injustice and immorality,...

The publishing conduct of scientists is increasingly becoming the object of science-based ethical considerations. Studies have shown that questionable publishing conduct is not a rare phenomenon in this area. National and international scientific organisations are making recommendations about...

In general, capitalist countries display sustained growth, dynamism and innovation, and a high adaptability in response to external shocks. Yet in the last twenty years discontent over the notorious drawbacks of capitalism – corporate frauds, corruption, abuses of market power – has grown...

The purpose of this essay is to review the state of economics as a discipline in light of how and to what extent ethical considerations and the precepts of moral philosophy affect the theory and application of economics. In its pursuit for purely ‘objective’ analyses and, thereby, attain the...

The paper reviews the basis for claims by anti-economists, over history and from both conservative and radical perspectives, that economics cannot be fully purged of ideological elements and to that extent cannot be scientific. The paper first distinguishes five versions of this thesis, and then...

Eine Krise jagt die andere: Klima-, Finanz- und Corona Krise. Die etablierten Wissenschaften schweigen dazu, verweigern sich, Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Dies zu ändern, ist das Anliegen der engagierten Autoren dieses Textes. Dieser will ein neues Verständnis für Zusammenhänge und Ursachen...

Most people believe economists are more selfish than noneconomists. The reasons for such belief and for the related moral condemnation of economists remain confused. Both charges and evidence are insufficient to support substantial judgements. Further elaboration would be welcome before drawing...

Italian Abstract: Mosca, Ruffini ed Einaudi vennero da molti riconosciuti come “Maestri di libertà”, soprattutto in virtù della loro strenua difesa della libertà durante il consolidamento del regime fascista. In questo articolo miro a ricostruire l’idea di libertà che emerse nelle loro...