Morals and Markets: An Evolutionary Account of the Modern World

by Daniel Friedman

In this book, economist and evolutionary game theorist Daniel Freidman demonstrates that our moral codes and our market systems, while often in conflict, are really devices evolved to achieve similar ends, and that society functions best when morals and markets are in balance with each other.

Genres: Economics, Nonfiction

266 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2008

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Reviews

[Lenka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a bit surprised that this book has an average rating of only 3.5 as I'm writing this review - I loved it! I had to read it for Economics course at the uni and thought it would be a pain to read. After a first chapter I was in love! Kind of a page-turner for me!

[Clare · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wants to be a Jared Diamond look-alike, and almost succeeds. The author favours anecdote a little too much, weakening his case slightly. It is, however, an enjoyable and informative high-level examination of the development and role of morals in market-based societies.

[Dennis · Rating 3 out of 5]

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