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Blog: What History and Economics Can Teach About Making a Moral Society

Published: Sep. 24, 2021 3:36 p.m. GMT+8

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A pedestrian walks a dog on May 2 at a park of Zhengzhou, Central China’s Henan province. Photo: VCG

How can one encourage a society where people do things that benefit not just themselves but also others? How can we eliminate bad behavior and encourage better ones by institutionalizing various methods of rewarding good behavior? Chinese economics professor Li Jingkui looks at examples from Chinese modern life and history to find the answers.

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