The Ethics of Trade and Aid: Development, Charity or Waste?

Dr Christopher D. Wraight

ISBN 10: 1441125485 / ISBN 13: 9781441125484

Published by Continuum Publishing Corporation, 2011

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A philosophical examination of trade and aid which argues that a compassionate, rational and humane engagement with the global economy could lead to a better world. It demonstrates how political philosophy provides us, with insights often passed over in modern development jargon. Series: Think Now. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; HPQ; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 226. . 2011. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ethics of Trade and Aid: Development, Charity or Waste?
• Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1441125485
• ISBN 13: 9781441125484
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

International development is now more topical than ever. Billions of dollars have been given in grants or spent on the infrastructure of the development industry. The global aid and trade industry is gigantic and high-profile.

It is also hugely controversial. Trade deals are accused of being 'unfair'. Aid agencies are suspected of wasting funds, or engaging with corrupt regimes, or encouraging dependency. Despite the vast amounts of political capital spent on international development, it remains unclear what works and what doesn't. Global inequality remains stark.

Economic analysis can help resolve some of these issues. But some of the questions raised are of a more fundamental nature. They are issues of fairness, equity, right and wrong. The Ethics of Trade and Aid demonstrates how political philosophy provides us with insights often passed over in modern development jargon. Christopher Wraight scrutinises the trade and aid industry through the lens of philosophy and ultimately shows that a compassionate, rational and humane engagement with the global economy does hold the promise of a better, more equal life.

About the Authors

Christopher D. Wraight has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham, UK. He currently teaches with the Royal Institute of Philosophy.

James Garvey is Secretary of the Royal Institute of Philosophy, UK. He is the author of The Twenty Greatest Philosophy Books and The Ethics of Climate Change, also published by Continuum.

Jeremy Stangroom is the author of the international bestseller Einstein's Riddle and its sequels. His writing has also appeared in the Guardian, the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Daily Telegraph, and elsewhere. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics.