Problem definiowania dobrobytu i wartości w ekonomii i jego znaczenie dla polityki gospodarczej

Abstract

The research paper is an attempt to prove that the so-far perception of key notions providing a basis for majority of theories is not in line with empirical observations. The perception is neither gained by means of drawing logical conclusions from more general theories. Thus, the above has an impact on both theory of economics and economic policy. Defining welfare and value basing -to a large extent- on observations and tracing their roots to welfare theories might result in a better link between theory of economics and economic policy. Thus, it could help to develop a more effective theory of development, so badly needed in the time of the current crisis and looming civilisation catastrophe. (original abstract)