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Jeffrey L. Callen Journal of Economics, Theology and Religion, vol. 6 (2026): #-# AbstractThe Joseph Story at the end of Genesis provides unusual detail of an economic nature beyond the biblical norm. This study analyzes the economics underlying the Joseph Story from a Coasian property rights/transaction cost perspective, with a focus on the potential benefitsContinue reading “The Economics of the Joseph Story: A Coasian Transaction Cost Analysis”

Feler Bose & Alyssa Luebbering Journal of Economics, Theology and Religion, vol. 6 (2026): #-# AbstractInvestigating the similarities between the establishment of churches and schools, this paper considers the potential consequences of disestablishing schools. By drawing on the historical disestablishment of churches that resulted in competitive religious markets, the paper aims to provide insights intoContinue reading “Disestablishing the New Established Church: Applying Lessons from Religious Deregulation to Government Schools”

John-Mark L. Miravalle Journal of Economics, Theology and Religion, vol. 6 (2026): #-# AbstractDiscussions surrounding the ethics of market competition—particularly those involving representations of Christian morality—are often confused due to a lack of rigorous distinction between different kinds of competition. This paper makes use of Aquinas’ notions of zeal, envy, and discord to identify severalContinue reading “Kinds of Competition: Zeal, Envy, and Discord in Economic Life”

Wilco de Vries, Lans Bovenberg & Johan Graafland Journal of Economics, Theology and Religion, vol. 6 (2026): #-# AbstractTo help public policy enhance human flourishing at the societal level, this article seeks to improve interdisciplinary understanding of human flourishing. Four disciplinary approaches are discussed: first, the economic revealed-preference approach to welfare; second, the psychological approachContinue reading “Conceptualizing and Enhancing Human Flourishing: A Dialogue Between Economic, Psychological, Philosophical, and Theological Approaches”

Robert C. Tatum Journal of Economics, Theology and Religion, vol. 6 (2026): #-# AbstractThis study examines the intersection of theology and economics through Patristic interpretations of economic inequality, focusing on the scriptural account of the rich young man (Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, and Luke 18:18-30). It contrasts the perspectives of two early Church Fathers: ClementContinue reading “Patristic Perspectives on Wealth and Inequality: Theological Economics in the Writings of Clement of Alexandria and Basil the Great”