The marketplace of Christianity /

The marketplace of Christianity /

The Marketplace of Christianity applies the tools of economic theory to illuminate the emergence of Protestantism in the sixteenth century and to examine contemporary religion-influenced issues, including evolution and gay marriage. --From publisher's description.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Main Authors: Ekelund, Robert B. (Robert Burton), 1940- (Author), Hébert, Robert F. (Author), Tollison, Robert D. (Author)
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2006.
Acceso en liña:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=176834
Table of Contents:
  • Religion, church, and economics
  • The economics of religion
  • Religious markets
  • Religious form change: case studies
  • Economics of the Protestant revolt
  • The Counter-Reformation: incumbent-firm reaction to market entry
  • The establishment and evolution of Protestantism
  • Catholicism, Protestantism, and economic performance
  • The competitive revolution in Christianity.