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Religion and the Wealth of Nations after 250 Years

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  • Becker, Sascha O

    (University of Warwick and Monash University)

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This chapter explores the intersection of religion and economics on the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, first published in 1776. While Smith is often viewed as a secular figure in economics, his work was deeply influenced by the moral philosophy of his time, which was shaped by Christian thought. I discuss how economists think about the religious themes in Smith's work in the 21st century and review what we know today about the connection between religion and economic outcomes.

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  • Becker, Sascha O, 2026. "Religion and the Wealth of Nations after 250 Years," CAGE Online Working Paper Series 789, Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE).
    • Handle: RePEc:cge:wacage:789
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    JEL classification:

    • B1 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought through 1925
    • B2 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought since 1925
    • N3 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy
    • N9 - Economic History - - Regional and Urban History
    • P5 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Comparative Economic Systems
    • Z12 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Religion

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