Faith in the free market, suggests Jenkins (theology and religious studies, Leeds U., UK) is more than just a turn of phrase. Instead, the belief that free markets are going to lead to greater prosperity for the majority of the world, when it is not just deceptive, is a naive acceptance of an arbitrary gospel. With little evidence to support this gospel, he argues, we should promote greater democratic control over the market.

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ISBN: 9780826473837
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: CROSSROAD/CONTINUUM PUB G - published 15/05/2004
Format: Paperback