Attention Quote by Amartya Sen
“Economics, as it has emerged, can be made more productive by paying greater and more explicit attention to the ethical considerations that shape human behaviour and judgment.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Development as Freedom, 1999
Economic policies should integrate ethical insight to guide human behavior responsibly.
In simple terms: Ethics guide economics.
Incorporate ethics into economic decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy design
- business strategy
- public welfare
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical principle should dominate economic policy?
- How can we measure ethical impact?
Ethical focus may slow market efficiency.