The Wealth of Religions The Political Economy of Believing and Belonging
Which countries grow faster economically—those with strong beliefs in heaven and hell or those with weak beliefs in them? Does religious participation matter? Why do some countries experience secularization while others are religiously vibrant? In The Wealth of Religions, Rachel McCleary and Robert...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton ; Oxford
Princeton University Press
2019, ©2019
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| Collection: | DeGruyter MPG Collection - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Which countries grow faster economically—those with strong beliefs in heaven and hell or those with weak beliefs in them? Does religious participation matter? Why do some countries experience secularization while others are religiously vibrant? In The Wealth of Religions, Rachel McCleary and Robert Barro draw on their long record of pioneering research to examine these and many other aspects of the economics of religion. "McCleary and Barro provide a wonderful introduction to the economics of religion in this engaging and accessible book. Bringing together years of pathbreaking research, The Wealth of Religions is a must-read for anyone interested in the economic approach to religion or the economic impact of religious behavior and institutions."—Jared Rubin, Chapman University, author of Rulers, Religion, and Riches: Why the West Got Rich and the Middle East Did Not -- "This truly impressive book demonstrates how religion and the wealth of nations are intimately linked. Rachel McCleary and Robert Barro present pathbreaking empirical research in a way that makes for an enjoyable read. A must-read for everyone with an interest in the role of religion in society in past and present."—Sascha O. Becker, University of Warwick -- "How does believing in god or an afterlife affect human behavior and economic growth? And how are religious beliefs shaped by socioeconomic circumstances and government regulations? In this fascinating book, McCleary and Barro convincingly show how economic concepts can be fruitfully applied to improve our understanding of the role of religion in society worldwide."—Ludger Woessmann, University of Munich -- "The interplay between religion and economics involves various mechanisms, some of which operate at cross-purposes. In this enlightening and entertaining book, Rachel McCleary and Robert Barro provide a sweeping survey of the most penetrating scholarship on this topic, including their own pioneering contributions spanning decades. The Wealth of Religions will appeal to a wide range of scholars, but also to the broader public interested in the social impact of the world's major religions."—Timur Kuran, Duke University |
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| Physical Description: | 216 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-18579-8 |