God the Economist

by M. Douglas Meeks

Book Overview

God does not appear in the modern market. For most economists this is as it should be. It is in no way necessary, according to modern economic theory, to consider God when thinking about economy. Indeed, the absence of God in economic matters is viewed as necessary to the great advances in modern economy. The difficulty with modern market economies, however, is that human livelihood is also left out of the theory and practice of the market economy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800623290
• ISBN13: 9780800623296
• Release Date: June 1989
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"