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A Philosophical Analysis of Government Incentives during COVID-19 in Bangladesh

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  • Md. Lawha Mahfuz

    (Lecturer, Department of General Education, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh)

  • Santana Kamal Jispa

    (Alumnus, Department of Philosophy, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh)

  • Sajib Chandra Das

    (Alumnus, Department of Philosophy, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh)

  • Tabassum Akter

    (Alumnus, Department of Philosophy, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh)

  • Mst Meherunnesa Jui

    (Alumnus, Department of Philosophy, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh)

Abstract

The paper assesses the adequacy of the incentives introduced by the government during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh from a philosophical point of view. In this way, it can put together philosophical analysis with intuition from the general public, into an interdisciplinary stand that connects economics and ethics. Furthermore, the study investigates whether those incentives conform to major ethical theories such as utilitarianism, distributive justice, and Kantian ethics. By discussing how these philosophical mechanisms apply to the government’s actions, the paper develops into a critical analysis of key issues regarding fairness, social justice, and morality in the way the incentives have been distributed. It further questions the role that these incentives have played in supporting economic stability-especially for big companies-while questioning the exclusion of smaller businesses. The research forms a valuable insight into ethical implications for public policy in crisis situations by building up a wide understanding of how philosophical principles can help make real-world decisions.

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  • Md. Lawha Mahfuz & Santana Kamal Jispa & Sajib Chandra Das & Tabassum Akter & Mst Meherunnesa Jui, 2024. "A Philosophical Analysis of Government Incentives during COVID-19 in Bangladesh," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(15), pages 87-111, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:15:p:87-111
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    1. Begum, Momotaj & Farid, Md. Shaikh & Alam, Mohammad Jahangir & Barua, Swarup, 2020. "COVID-19 and Bangladesh: Socio-Economic Analysis towards the Future Correspondence," Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, vol. 38(9).
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