... fades and dies” (Keynes, 1964, pp. 161‐2). European Union Economic systems Social responsibility Rights issues Social values in economic affairs are like the piers which support a suspension bridge: out of sight, but absolutely essential. The bridge may collapse if those piers...

... violates someone’s rights to property, contract or association ‐ unless it is done on a voluntary basis. © MCB UP Limited 1997 Protectionism Rights issues Trade barriers Protectionism and its opposite, free trade, are hot topics these days. Hardly a day goes by without some mention...