Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves: Applying Christian Ethics in Economics - Softcover

Self-interest, economic efficiency, private property rights are among the most basic assumptions of market economics. But can an economic theory built on these assumptions alone provide adequate insight into human nature, motivation and ultimate goals to guide our economic life? John Stapleford says no and shows us how ethics are inextricably intertwined with economic life and analysis. Writing from a Christian ethical perspective, he interacts with seven standard introductory economics texts, exploring the moral challenges of various macro-, micro- and international economic theories.

John E. Stapleford is professor of economic development at Eastern College, St. Davids, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Economic Association and the Association of Christian Economists. He is the author of numerous articles in various journals for economics and religion.