ECON 301 Ethics in Business and Economics

Examination of current and classical issues in business ethics. Application of moral standards, theories of ethics, selected Catholic social teaching and theories of economic justice to the evaluation of domestic and international business behavior. Discussion of rights and obligations of workers, organizations and consumers. Review of the ethical foundations of contemporary capitalism, the moral status of the corporation and the social responsibility of business. Also see Enrollment Requirements.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

MGT 301 & MGT 501 & ECON 301 & ECON 501 & ENT 301 & HIST 301R & MMGT 301

Prerequisite

open to majors in the Department of Economics