Fashions, framing and expertise
Ethical hazards for economists
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12893256 |
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| Authors | Reetika Khera (0000-0001-9955-8087, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 45-54 |
| Publication date | 2019-01-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Global Ethics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-9626 • E-ISSN: 1744-9634 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17449626.2019.1582555 |
| OpenAlex | W2941222576 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
Compared to other social sciences, it appears economists enjoy overwhelming influence in policy debates. What are the ethical concerns that should bear upon the exercise of such voice? Two forms of conflict of interest are explored here: funding sources may undermine objectivity in framing the research agenda as well as through the better-known route of influencing research outcomes. What questions get asked or ignored, and the methodological approach that economists choose, may be influenced by funders. Considerations of personal advancement may influence how, when and what research is disseminated. The absence of debate on accountability of economists-as-advisors is worrying. Self-regulatory processes are needed so that power is exercised with greater responsibility
Accountability · Conflict of interest · Economics · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Framing (construction · Objectivity (philosophy · Political science · Positive economics · Public relations · Social responsibility · Sociology · Ethics in Clinical Research · Law · Management and Organizational Studies · Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research
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