Faith, works and talents entwined: Driving forces behind John Nevile’s contributions

Geoffrey Harcourt, Peter Kriesler and John Langmore
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John Langmore: University of Melbourne, Australia

The Economic and Labour Relations Review, 2013, vol. 24, issue 2, 228-237

Abstract: In this article, we consider the mainsprings of John Nevile’s many contributions to economics. John has repeatedly argued that because ‘economic actions, institutions and policies affect people’, they have an ethical dimension (Hawtrey and Nevile, 1986: 1), and he has stressed the importance of understanding the value judgements on which economics rests. His policy suggestions are aimed at improving social justice and the well-being of the most vulnerable. Apart from his deep knowledge of economic theory, his Christian faith provides an important foundation for his analysis, particularly of policy.

Keywords: Economic biography; economic methodology; economic policy; economic welfare; ethics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: B21 B40 E60 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1177/1035304613482257

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