Abstract

Background: Ethics in economics means an interpretation of economics and economic issues that concerns moral dimension for realistic explanation of economic behaviors.

Method: Focusing on the case study of citrus producers, we analyze benefit reduction of producers when they act immorally. We use a descriptive and certain quantitative method, in this approach.

Results: The immoral action by producers leads to reduction of their benefits in long-run. Economic insight with regard to long-run benefit, will bind producers to act morally, whether there is a moral prescription or not.

Conclusion: Acting moral will benefit to producers. Benefit-base insight (Utilitarian ethics) in economic agents is the best way for considering ethics in economics to increase benefit.