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7. Altruism as a Missing Concept in Economic Rationality: The Need for Multi-Disciplinary Perspective

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Abstract

The following chapter focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of altruism, rationality and happiness from the perspective of CSR. It reflects on current multi-disciplinary approaches to altruism, presents results from various disciplines and delivers broad policy applications, as well as further research directions.

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Vorheriges Kapitel Innovations and Their Diffusion Versus CSR Practices
Nächstes Kapitel Economic Development and the Implementation of CSR Initiatives in National Economies
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Broader discussion on definitions of philanthropy, charity, and altruism may be found in Walker (2004).
 
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Titel
Altruism as a Missing Concept in Economic Rationality: The Need for Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
verfasst von
Dr Tomasz Potocki
Copyright-Jahr
2015
Buch
New Perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility

Print ISBN: 978-3-658-06793-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-658-06794-6

Copyright-Jahr: 2015

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-06794-6_7

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