The True Wealth of Nations ─ Catholic Social Thought and Economic Life

The True Wealth of Nations arises from the conviction that implementing a morally adequate vision of the economy will generate sustainable prosperity for all. It sets forth the beginnings of an architecture of analysis for relating economic life and Christian faith---intellectually and experientially---and helps social scientists, theologians, and all persons of faith to appreciate the true wealth of any nation.

"Catholic social teaching by its very nature proposes the general values and principles that should guide cconomic life. This very well-organized, interdisciplinary collection makes an important contribution by convincingly showing that the practical application of this teaching would put us on a path toward a goal of prosperity for all, including the poor and marginalized."---Charles E. Curran, author of The Social Mission of the U.S. Catholic Church: A Theological Investigation

"The authors provide empirical evidence that Catholic social thought can provide guidelines for constructing a humane sustainable economy. This is a first."---Charles K. Wilber, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Notre Dame

"The True Wealth of Nations makes a persuasive argument that Catholic social thought can help map a path toward economic prosperity for all. An invaluable contribution at the intersection of contemporary economic, ethical, and religious thought." ---David Hollenbach, S.J., University Chair in Human Rights and International Justice, Boston College

Daniel K. Finn teaches Economics and Theology at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. He has published widely on economics and ethics, including the Moral Ecology of Markets: Assessing Claims about Markets, and Just Trading: On the Ethics and Economics of International Trade. He is past president of the Society of Christian Ethics, the Catholic Theological Society of America, and the Association for Social Economics.