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Archive for January, 2009
29 JanBeing Consumed
29 JanEconomics in Christian Perspective
Economics in Christian Perspective: Theory, Policy and Life Choices –Victor V. Claar and Robin J. Klay
Reviewed by Mark Sampson
Victor V. Claar and Robin J. Klay are concerned that much Christian reflection on economics is uninformed by basic economic principles and theory. This, they argue, leads to unhelpful policy recommendations that contradict basic economic concerns. As a response to this, the two authors have written Economics in Christian Perspective: Theory, Policy and Life Choices (InterVarsity Press, 2007). They approach a variety of issues by outlining the relevant economic facts, giving an overview of the mainstream economic options and then offering a Christian perspective.