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The Ethics Of Economic Sanctions

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This article examines economic sanctions from an ethical perspective. Utilitarian ethics and rights theory are applied to economic sanctions in general. Special attention is paid to the economic sanctions imposed against Iraq and Cuba. The conclusion is that economic sanctions are very difficult to justify on any grounds and have negative consequences. Sanctions should not be used as a tool of international relations.

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  • Robert W. McGee, 2003. "The Ethics Of Economic Sanctions," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 23(4), pages 41-45, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:23:y:2003:i:4:p:41-45
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0270.2003.00442.x
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    1. Gary Clyde Hufbauer & Jeffrey J. Schott & Kimberly Ann Elliott, 2009. "Economic Sanctions Reconsidered, 3rd Edition (paper)," Peterson Institute Press: All Books, Peterson Institute for International Economics, number 4129, October.
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    1. Charles A. Rarick, 2006. "Destroying A Country In Order To Save It: The Folly Of Economic Sanctions Against Myanmar," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 26(2), pages 60-63, June.

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