THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOICE: CATFISH MAN OF THE WOODS THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOICE: CATFISH MAN OF THE WOODS THEORY OF DEVELOPMENT

The importance of economic freedom for economic development can no longer be denied. What is often denied, however, is respect for individuals’ rights and personal choices. The role of individual choice is often dismissed or set aside by the development community. In this essay, I argue that inheren...

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Veröffentlicht in:Social philosophy & policy 2023-01, Vol.40 (1), p.260-271
1. Verfasser: Kramer, Claudia Williamson
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Economic development
Freedoms
Human rights
Income distribution
Infant mortality
Poverty
Purchasing power parity
Standard of living
Theory
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Zusammenfassung:The importance of economic freedom for economic development can no longer be denied. What is often denied, however, is respect for individuals’ rights and personal choices. The role of individual choice is often dismissed or set aside by the development community. In this essay, I argue that inherent to economic freedom’s economic success is the promotion and acceptance of individual choice. Development theory should include recognition of and respect for personal choices, a theory I call “Catfish Man of the Woods” theory of development.
ISSN:0265-0525
1471-6437
DOI:10.1017/S0265052523000456