Reflections on Finance and the Good Society
American Economic Review
vol. 103,
no. 3, May 2013
(pp. 402-05)
Abstract
The concept of the Good Society--grounded in principles of reciprocity and the Golden Rule--is as ancient as human civilization. To many the concept may appear in conflict with the goings-on of financial markets. This may be especially true after the financial crisis. Financial theory and financial legislation cannot ignore this apparent conflict, but must instead find ways to reduce it. When teaching economics it is important to convey how individuals and organizations impose rules and standards which help reconcile their deeply-held beliefs with their business practices.Citation
Shiller, Robert J. 2013. "Reflections on Finance and the Good Society." American Economic Review, 103 (3): 402-05. DOI: 10.1257/aer.103.3.402Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- G01 Financial Crises
- G10 General Financial Markets: General (includes Measurement and Data)