Economistas em favor da igualdade de pessoas

"At least since the 19th century, the interest of economists in personal liberty can be easily documented. In 1829, all 15 economists who held seats in the British Parliament voted to allow Roman Catholics as members. In 1858, the 13 economists in Parliament voted unanimously to extend full civil rights to Jews. (While both measures were approved, they were controversial among many non-economist members.) For many years leading up to the various abolitions of slavery, economi...

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The Egalitarian Tradition of Economics

Though accused of defending selfishness, economics has a long tradition of treating individuals equally. That could have surprising implications in the debate over immigration.

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