Explore the intricate link between politics, the market, and societal wellbeing. This insightful work delves into the market’s role and government’s ethical obligations to advance human prosperity. It examines crucial topics such as capitalism, the welfare state, inequality, command economies, and representative democracy, all grounded in humanistic social ethics. Essential for students of political science, economics, and public policy, as well as anyone keen on understanding modern governance and economic systems shaping our world.