Foundations of Economics: A Christian View

by Shawn Ritenour

Foundations of A Christian View is an introduction to economics from an explicitly Christian perspective. It maintains that there is no conflict between Christian doctrine and economic science, properly understood. Therefore, Foundations of Economics has three to demonstrate that the foundations of economic laws are derived from a Christian understanding of nature and humanity; to explain basic economic principles of the market economy and apply them to various economic problems, such as poverty and economic development; and to show the relationship between Christian ethics and economic policy.

Foundations of A Christian View accomplishes these goals by rooting the fundamental principles of human action in the Christian doctrines of creation and humanity, and integrating them with the Christian ethic of private property. This volume explains the relevance of economics for fulfilling the cultural mandate set forth in the first two chapters of Genesis, by demonstrating how economics can help us in our task to be fruitful and multiply and have dominion over the earth, without spoiling creation, starving to death, or descending into a barbaric struggle for survival.

Genres: Economics, Christianity, Nonfiction

564 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Anthony Sutton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introduction book to economics! Had to read for Economics at Whitefield College.

[Alexander Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well written, Christian approach to free market capitalism.

[Jeremy Peyton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. A well written treatise on biblical, free market, economics. Really helpful for any reader, not just for economics but also for worldview.

[Reader2007 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Macroecon. Love the references to the Marx Brothers.

[Julie S.]

honors economics fall of sophomore