Religion, Markets and Society
Hoffmann, Robert / Tan, Jonathan H. W.
There are many good reasons for the study of religion and economy.Religion is one of the oldest and most visible human institutions. Over many millennia it has shaped every aspect of civilisation including the built environment, cultural artifacts, societal governance, economic policies, business conduct and consumer behaviour. In most countries religiously motivated laws govern some aspects of economic life, from Sunday shopping in Germany to...