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Economists, like psychologists, believe that their .expertise lies in the understanding of human motivation. If we know what motivates people then we can use incentives to encourage people to behave in a socially desirable manner. Most economists analyze the world using a set of notions known as the classical model where economic problems are viewed strictly from the perspective of business and personal self-interest; civic values are ignored. Consequently traditional conservative economic policies have a major flaw; they often fail to provide civilized solutions to our pressing economic ills.
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Davidson, G., Davidson, P. (1996). What’s Wrong with Economists?. In: Economics for a Civilized Society. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230374874_4
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