Inequality is skyrocketing. In this world of vast riches, millions of people live in extreme poverty, barely surviving from day to day. All over the world, the wealthy's increasing political power is biasing policy away from the public interest and toward the financial interests of the rich. At the same time, many countries are facing financial fragility and diminished well-being. On top of it all, the global economy, driven by fossil fuels, has proven to be a collective act of self-sabotage with the poor on the front lines. In a new foreword to his book, Anthony M. Annett examines the Biden administration's economic policies and discusses reactions to Cathonomics. A growing chorus of economists and politicians is demanding a new paradigm to create a global economy that seeks the common good. In Cathonomics, Annett unites insights in economics with those from theology, philosophy, climate science, and psychology, exposing the failures of neoliberalism while offering us a new model rooted in the wisdom of Catholic social teaching and classical ethical traditions. Drawing from the work of Pope Leo XIII, Pope Francis, Thomas Aquinas, and Aristotle, Annett applies these teachings to discuss current economic challenges, such as inequality, unemployment and underemployment, climate change, and the roles of business and finance. Cathonomics is an ethical and practical guide for readers of all faiths and backgrounds seeking to create a world economy that is more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable for all.
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Foreword by Jeffrey D. Sachs Preface Abbreviations 1. The Old Stuff: Where It All Comes From 2. The New Stuff: Modern Catholic Social Teaching 3. Who’s Right and Who’s Wrong: Catholic Social Teaching versus the Dominant Economic Paradigm 4. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Practically Assessing the Global Economy 5. Who Does What? The Roles of Government, Business, and Labor 6. Inequality: The Root of Social Ills 7. Care for Our Common Home 8. Expanding Our Circles: The Global Dimension Conclusion Bibliography About the Author
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Tony Annett has written an excellent book arguing the contrary position. There is indeed a Catholic tradition of economics—or at least, a body of teaching on social questions which offer an alternative to the current economic orthodoxy.
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Economic policy can only be effective if it is built on the strong foundations of a shared value system. Cathonomics provides an excellent account of how Catholic social teaching can help inform sustainable development and robust policies: it should be read widely by policymakers of all stripes.
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"Anthony Annett ... brings us Cathonomics, a fascinating perspective on how Catholic Social Thought (CST) can inform efforts 'to create a world economy that is more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable for all.'" — Vic Duggan
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9781647121426
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2022-01-10
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Georgetown University Press
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680 gr
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241 mm
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165 mm
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G, 01
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Engelsk
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Anthony M. Annett is a Gabelli Fellow at Fordham University and a senior adviser at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. He has a PhD in economics from Columbia University and spent two decades at the International Monetary Fund, where he worked as a speechwriter to the managing director. He is also a member of the College of Fellows of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology.