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Joyful Economics

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  • Victor V. Claar

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In this paper I reflect upon my life as a Christian and how it has connected to my work as an academic economist. I examine how my parents, teachers, colleagues, mentors, collaborators, and friends have influenced my path thus far. I outline five roles that may potentially be played by economists of faith in influencing the activity of economists. In particular I focus upon the significant yet daunting task of communicating sound economics to faith-based audiences who may not be naturally inclined to accept conventional economic wisdom. I suggest that economics can be viewed in terms of our good stewardship of God’s realm. I conclude by suggesting that economics should not conflate utility, happiness, and joy.

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  • Victor V. Claar, 2014. "Joyful Economics," Econ Journal Watch, Econ Journal Watch, vol. 11(2), pages 127-135, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ejw:journl:v:11:y:2014:i:2:p:127-135
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    Keywords

    Economics; religion; theism; God; faith; Christianity; stewardship; utility; joy;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • A12 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Other Disciplines
    • A13 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Social Values
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship
    • Z12 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Religion
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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