Economics in Christian Perspective
Economics in Christian Perspective

Economics in Christian Perspective

Theory, Policy and Life Choices

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Unemployment. Environmental damage. Poverty. Economists Victor Claar and Robin Klay critically engage mainstream economic theory and policy recommendations to provide guidance for faithfully and responsibly addressing these and other important economic issues. Affirming that a just and prosperous society depends for its continued success on maintaining the right balance of power among three principal spheres--democratic governments, market-organized economies, and strong moral and cultural institutions--Claar and Klay demonstrate how Christian principles and values guide and undergird a flourishing and just economy. This text is for use in any course needing a survey of the principles of economics.
ISBN: 9780830899906
Producer: InterVarsity Press
Weight: 0.001kg
Binding: Digital delivered electronically
File size: 1.6MB
Release Date: 21.05.2015
Language: English

Book contents

Preface 1. Christian Faith in Relationship to Economic Activity: Framing the Issues 2. Markets: Mechanisms for Creating Good and Exercising Christian Responsibility 3. Public Finance: The Role of Government in the Provision of Goods and Services 4. Savior or Leviathan?: The Role of Government in Our Daily Lives 5. Creation Care: Exercising Good Stewardship in the Garden 6. The Big Picture: Issues in Macroeconomic Policy 7. What Do We Know About Monetary and Fiscal Policy? 8. International Economic Relations: Hope for the Third World 9. Work and Vocation: What Is in Your Hand? 10. Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief: Attending to the Poor or Worrying About Income Gaps? 11. Going Beyond Markets: Renewing Neighborhoods, Reconciling People and Restoring Hope Epilogue: Nine Big Ideas from Economics That Can Help You Be a Good Steward Every Day References Author Index Subject Index Scripture Index

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Robin J. Klay
Robin J. Klay (Ph.D., Princeton) is emeritus professor of economics at Hope College, Holland, Michigan. Klay's principal area of research and publication regards the connections between Christian faith and practice and economic theory and policy. She is the author of . She has published articles in and . She is also an adjunct scholar at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan, and is involved in ministry with the local hispanic community.
Victor V. Claar
Victor V. Claar (Ph.D., West Virginia University) is professor of economics at Henderson, the public liberal arts college of Arkansas, where he specializes in teaching principles of economics courses. He spent the 2006-2007 academic year as a Fulbright scholar, giving graduate lectures and conducting research at the American University of Armenia. His research interests include transnational entrepreneurial attitudes, ethics and economics, and applied microeconomics. He has written articles for and the. He has served as referee for the journals and ; among others.