Finance and the Good Society
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Finance and the Good Society is a book by economist Robert J. Shiller that argues for a more ethical, inclusive, and socially beneficial financial system.
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| Finance and the Good Society canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Finance and the Good Society Context triple: [Robert J. Shiller, notableWork, Finance and the Good Society]
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The Acquisitive Society
The Acquisitive Society is a 1920 book by British social critic R. H. Tawney that offers a moral and economic critique of capitalism and argues for a more socially responsible and egalitarian economic order.
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Wealth and Welfare
Wealth and Welfare is a foundational economics book by Arthur Cecil Pigou that develops the theory of welfare economics and examines how government intervention can improve social well-being.
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C.
Division of Economic Justice
The Division of Economic Justice is a unit within the New York State Attorney General’s Office responsible for enforcing laws and regulations that protect consumers, workers, and fair economic competition.
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D.
The Economics of Justice
The Economics of Justice is a seminal book by Richard Posner that applies economic analysis to legal principles and the concept of justice.
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E.
The Cost-Benefit Revolution
The Cost-Benefit Revolution is a book by legal scholar Cass Sunstein that argues for the central role of cost-benefit analysis in modern regulation and public policy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Finance and the Good Society Target entity description: Finance and the Good Society is a book by economist Robert J. Shiller that argues for a more ethical, inclusive, and socially beneficial financial system.
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A.
The Acquisitive Society
The Acquisitive Society is a 1920 book by British social critic R. H. Tawney that offers a moral and economic critique of capitalism and argues for a more socially responsible and egalitarian economic order.
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B.
Wealth and Welfare
Wealth and Welfare is a foundational economics book by Arthur Cecil Pigou that develops the theory of welfare economics and examines how government intervention can improve social well-being.
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C.
Division of Economic Justice
The Division of Economic Justice is a unit within the New York State Attorney General’s Office responsible for enforcing laws and regulations that protect consumers, workers, and fair economic competition.
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D.
The Economics of Justice
The Economics of Justice is a seminal book by Richard Posner that applies economic analysis to legal principles and the concept of justice.
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E.
The Cost-Benefit Revolution
The Cost-Benefit Revolution is a book by legal scholar Cass Sunstein that argues for the central role of cost-benefit analysis in modern regulation and public policy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| addresses |
the design of financial institutions and instruments
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the impact of financial crises on public perceptions of finance ⓘ the importance of regulation and oversight in finance ⓘ the moral foundations of financial capitalism ⓘ the role of financial professionals in society ⓘ |
| author | Robert J. Shiller ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| format |
ebook
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print ⓘ |
| genre |
economics book
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | defends the social value of finance while calling for reform ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
financial professionals
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general readers ⓘ policy makers ⓘ students of economics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainArgument |
democratization of finance can reduce inequality and risk
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ethical standards and professional responsibility are essential in finance ⓘ finance can and should serve the broader interests of society ⓘ financial inclusion is important for a just society ⓘ financial innovation can be harnessed for social good ⓘ the goal should be to reform finance, not to shrink or abolish it ⓘ |
| notableFor |
arguing for an ethical and inclusive financial system
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presenting a positive vision of finance after the financial crisis ⓘ |
| proposes |
broadening access to financial services
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creating and improving financial products that manage social risks ⓘ encouraging ethical norms and codes of conduct in finance ⓘ strengthening financial education for the public ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2012 ⓘ |
| publisher | Princeton University Press ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
behavioral finance
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economic policy ⓘ global financial crisis of 2007–2009 ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Animal Spirits
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Irrational Exuberance ⓘ |
| subject |
behavioral economics
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capitalism ⓘ economic ethics ⓘ finance ⓘ financial regulation ⓘ financial system ⓘ inequality ⓘ social responsibility ⓘ |
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