Steven McMullen Libri

The book delves into the economic institutions that shape the lives of animals as commodities in a market economy. It scrutinizes human involvement and decision-making within this framework, highlighting the economic rationale behind agriculture, experimentation, and animal ownership. Additionally, it addresses how ethical considerations are often sidelined in economic practices, providing a critical analysis of the intersection between economics and animal welfare.

Otteson argues that respect for individuals requires that government should usually not alter the results of free exchanges, and so redistribution is usually wrong. McMullen argues that governments should redistribute wealth in so that all have a minimal opportunity to participate in economic life.