If You’re Interested in Economics
by Paul Tautges | April 17, 2020 9:30 am
Recently, I reached out to the folks at Westminster Books to ask if they had any book recommendations for someone who wanted to learn more about economics (not financial stewardship/budgeting/etc) from a biblical worldview. Here’s their response.
Hi Paul, thanks for reaching out! Here are a few resources that come to mind:
From a Christian Perspective:
- Economics: A Students Guide[1] by Greg Forster might be the most specific towards the topic in general, although I’ve only read a couple chapters.
- Practicing in the King’s Economy might be a bit closer to stewardship, but does get at some broader concepts of micro and macro economics. It is probably one of my all-time favorite books so I’ll include it just in case it’s relevant!
- Becoming Whole is more of a cultural/economic analysis, drawing specific comparisons between Western and Eastern cultures. Equal parts robust scientific research, cultural analysis, and biblical teaching, with a particular emphasis on poverty alleviation.
The 2nd and 3rd recommendations are both resources from the Chalmers Center, the group that also produced When Helping Hurts[2]. Although their main focus is poverty alleviation, I’d consider them the foremost experts on economics coming from a solidly biblical foundation.
From a non-Christian Perspective:
- Predictably Irrational[3] is a really fun read and provides some fascinating case studies in some basic economic drivers.
- Anything from Jim Collins is worth reading to understand more about business.
Hope this is helpful!
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Endnotes:- Economics: A Students Guide: https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/economics-a-students-guide-9781433539237?variant=9795732013103?utm_source=ptautges&utm_medium=blogpartners
- When Helping Hurts: https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/when-helping-hurts-how-to-alleviate-poverty-without-hurting-the-poor-and-yourself-steve-fikkert-corbett-9780802409980?variant=9784438751279?utm_source=ptautges&utm_medium=blogpartners
- Predictably Irrational: https://www.amazon.com/Predictably-Irrational-text-First-Ariely/dp/B004NS8T1C/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=predictably+irrational&qid=1586910050&s=books&sr=1-3
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If You’re Interested in Economics
by Paul Tautges | April 17, 2020 9:30 am
Recently, I reached out to the folks at Westminster Books to ask if they had any book recommendations for someone who wanted to learn more about economics (not financial stewardship/budgeting/etc) from a biblical worldview. Here’s their response.
Hi Paul, thanks for reaching out! Here are a few resources that come to mind:
From a Christian Perspective:
The 2nd and 3rd recommendations are both resources from the Chalmers Center, the group that also produced When Helping Hurts[2]. Although their main focus is poverty alleviation, I’d consider them the foremost experts on economics coming from a solidly biblical foundation.
From a non-Christian Perspective:
Hope this is helpful!
Related
Source URL: https://counselingoneanother.com/2020/04/17/if-youre-interested-in-economics/