Faith, Finance, and Economy

Beliefs and Economic Well-Being

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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This open access book seeks to foster a multidisciplinary understanding of the ties between faith, financial intermediation, and economic progress by drawing on research across economics, finance, history, philosophy, ethics, theology, public policy, law, and other disciplines.

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Utgivningsdatum2020-09-18
Mått148 x 210 x 14 mm
Vikt331 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor239
FörlagSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN9783030387860

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Tanweer Akram is Director of Global Public Policy and Economics at Thrivent, USA. He is responsible for developing the firm's views on international financial regulations. He also conducts research on global macroeconomic trends, outlook, and risks. He has published extensively in professional economics journals.Salim Rashid is Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA. He has published in the areas of mathematical economics, economic methodology, monetary economics, economic development and the history of economics. His current interests are in the areas of religion and economic development and the limitations of mathematical methods in economics.

1. Introduction.- 2. Christian Faith and Economics.- 3. Biblical Stewardship and Economic Progress.- 4. Rationality and Alienation: Themes from Ghandi.- 5. Consumerism in Contemporary China.- 6. Anglican Christians and Modern Political Economy.- 7. Islamic Finance, Consumer Protection and Public Policy.- 8. Christianity and Inequality in the Modern United States.- 9. Faith and Work: Brave New World?.- 10. The Moral Ecology of Good Wealth.