Description
Book SynopsisEconomic Thinking for the Theologically Minded provides an introduction to what has been called ''the economic way of thinking,'' which explains some of the critical concepts and foundational assumptions employed in economics. To communicate these ideas effectively to those engaged in theological studies, this book avoids using unnecessary technical terminology. These concepts are then subject to analysis from the standpoint of Christian ethics, with emphasis placed upon the often-unsuspected degree of agreement between economics and Christian belief about the nature of the person. The second half of the book consists of a collection of selections from classical economic texts, representing a range of authors from a variety of schools of thought. These selections have been arranged around ten key concepts, each of which attempts to deepen understanding of various ideas presented in the book''s first half.
Trade ReviewSeminaries do an excellent job of raising issues of justice and righteousness with their students. Where theologians often struggle, though, is in a basic understanding of the discipline of economics. This concise and readable book is intended to provide at least some remedy for that lack.... The whole book is written with simplicity, warmth, and a concern for Christian ethics that makes it commendable. If read widely, it would act as an excellent safeguard against the economic embarrassments occasionally uttered by well-meaning Christian public figures. * Evangelical Review Of Theology *
Overall, the book is well-written and its purpose is noble. -- Lisa Klein Surdyk, Seattle Pacific University * Faith and Economics *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Part I: Christian Social Ethics Chapter 4 Making Sense of Economics Chapter 5 Ethics and Economics Chapter 6 The Institutional Dimension: Property, Rule of Law, and the State Chapter 7 Questions for Economics Chapter 8 Part II: Introduction Chapter 9 Definition of Economics Chapter 10 Property Chapter 11 Trade Chapter 12 Mutually Beneficial Exchange Chapter 13 Value and Price Theories Chapter 14 Intervention Chapter 15 Wages Chapter 16 Money Chapter 17 Marginal Utility Chapter 18 Unintended Consequences Chapter 19 Profit Chapter 20 Supply and Demand Chapter 21 Division of Labor Chapter 22 Taxes Chapter 23 Bibliography in Selected Readings Chapter 24 About the Author Chapter 25 Suggested Reading List
