The economics religion and public policy set is a three-volume exploration of religious beliefs and their persistent impact on economic life. The series employs an eclectic mix of economics politics sociology and history to rigorously study how religion influences individual wellbeing social harmony governance and economic development. Each volume in the series contains a selection of chapters which critically examine specific cases from both western and non-western experience.Volume 1 lays some intellectual groundwork for the series as a whole illustrating foundational concepts intellectual influences and inner tensions within the economics of religion. The chapters in the volume illustrate diverse approaches to doing the economics of religion applying economic reasoning to a range of issues from examining one s identity and the sources of overall human flourishing to studying the impact of religion on criminal organizations and events such as the tragedy of jonestown. The chapters highlight that religion has been important throughout human history and that any carefully constructed socioeconomic policy must be sensitive to the religious roots that often still exert seen and unseen influences on institutions culture and life in general.Volume 2 examines the deep connection between religion governance and societal dynamics. Through interdisciplinary analysis it explores topics such as monotheism theocracies religious revivalism and their effects on political and economic ...
The economics religion and public policy set is a three-volume exploration of religious beliefs and their persistent impact on economic life. The series employs an...show more
