Category: Links – Economics

Economics Links

Sep 24, 2013

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mwkruse

in Capitalism and Markets, Economics, Globalization, Great Divergence, Human Progress, International Affairs, Links – Economics, South America, Trends: Economic, Trends: Social, Wealth and Income, Weatlh and Income Distribution

1. Did living standards improve during the Industrial Revolution? … So, while the Industrial Revolution ultimately led to big increases in wealth, progress was unsteady. For much of the period, the average person was not reaping the benefits of economic change. So much for wages. Other measures of standard of living should be considered. ……
Self-Interest and Benevolence: Partners, not Antonyms (Part 1)

Feb 5, 2009

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mwkruse

in Christian Life, Economics, Links – Economics, Series: Self-Interest and Benevolence, Theology

Self-Interest vs. Selfishness Benevolence is a central theme of Christian ethics. Giving is considered one of the highest virtues. The antithesis of benevolence is selfishness. A central element of market economies is self-interest. Therefore, market economics is antithetical to Christian living, right? This is the logic presented by many Christian social justice advocates looking for…