tailieunhanh - Ebook Faith, Finance, and Economy - Beliefs and Economic Well-Being

Faith, Finance and Economy is an edited volume consisting of chapters written by scholars from many academic disciplines, including theology, philosophy, history, law, economics, and business. While the scholars represented in the book do come from a variety of philosophical perspectives, they share a common interest in the connections between faith and fnance. | FAITH FINANCE AND ECONOMY BELIEFS AND ECONOMIC WELL- BEING Edited by Tanweer Akram Salim Rashid Faith Finance and Economy The connections between faith and finance are fundamental for a flourishing economy as every banker and policymaker should know. Given the challenges of global finance in this century however one wonders how faith may succeed in confronting the inequalities and injustices that arise It takes scholars from differ- ent faiths and disciplines to analyze and solve these problems. The essays in this volume give readers hope that faith deeply understood can overcome the intrin- sic dilemmas of finance even on today s global scale. Larry D. Neal Professor Emeritus of Economics University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The authors of this important volume of essays wrestle with questions such as What is the best arrangement for creating wealth and reducing inequality and poverty How does God as interpreted by several major faiths want soci- ety organized so that the economic system allows all humans to flourish Is lib- erty compatible with inequality in income and wealth Can humanity manage the juggernaut of rampant consumerism What foundational contributions to Economic Development were made by Anglican Clergymen such as George- Berkeley Josiah Tucker and Jonathan Swift What does Islamic finance offer in the area of ethical investments and modern-day finance How have modern cor- porations navigated issues of faith in the workplace Finally what is meant by moral ecology as practiced in Catholic social teachings One hopes the book will be widely read by students of religion economics and business for a better understanding of our world. Munir Quddus Dean of the College of Business Prairie View A amp M University A comprehensive study of economic life and ideas in modern society cannot ignore the religious culture in which they occur. This highly interesting collec- tion of essays is a valuable contribution to that study. A. M. C. Waterman Professor .