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Working in the tradition begun by Max Weber, some sociologists study the manner in which convictions of faith shape a culture’s economic growth. Explore the diverse interactions between faiths and economic development in a globalized world.
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A Point of View | |
Faith and globalization touch on complex topics with multiple perspectives. We note one such point of view here. For additional resources, please visit our list of Other Resources.
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Can Markets Change Society?
Q2: Professor Zhiwu Chen
Professor Zhiwu Chen has been watching what's happened as China adopts such financial instruments as mortgages and mutual funds. He was born in a rural village in China, and when he goes back, he says, he sees a country that's being remade by markets. This article appeared in the Fall 2007 edition of Q2, a publication of the Yale School of Management.
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Included here is a comprehensive listing of resources related to the topic of Faith and the Dynamics of Economic Development, including original content, commentary, articles and podcasts. | |
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China: Faith and Prosperity |
This website prepared by the Yale University School of Management explores the rise of Protestant Christianity in China since the end of the Cultural Revolution approximately 30 years ago. The growth in the number of Christians has been interdependent with economic expansion. As the country becomes more prosperous, many Chinese find themselves searching for meaning beyond wealth.
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