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Riches, poverty, and the faithful Riches, poverty, and the faithful Mark D. Mathews "In the book of Revelation, John appeals to the faithful to avoid the temptations of wealth, which he connects with evil and disobedience within secular society. New Testament scholars have tradition… OL16769156W
Le capital au XXIe siècle Le capital au XXIe siècle Thomas Piketty What are the grand dynamics that drive the accumulation and distribution of capital? Questions about the long-term evolution of inequality, the concentration of wealth, and the prospects for economic… OL16814568W
The Rise and Fall of American Growth The Rise and Fall of American Growth Gordon, Robert J. The trajectory and impetus of American growth from the end of the Civil War until now. OL17343962W
Money and possessions Money and possessions Walter Brueggemann The Bible is rich with complex and diverse material on the topic of money and possessions. Indeed, a close look at many scriptural texts reveals that economics is a core preoccupation of the biblical… OL20974883W
Richistan Richistan Robert L. Frank,Robert Frank The rich have always been different from you and me, but this revealing and funny journey through "Richistan" entertainingly shows that they are more different than ever. Richistanis have 400-foot-ya… OL283869W
Black wealth, white wealth Black wealth, white wealth Melvin L. Oliver The award-winning Black Wealth / White Wealth offers a powerful portrait of racial inequality based on an analysis of private wealth. Melvin Oliver and Thomas Shapiros' groundbreaking research analyz… OL2918556W
Using economics Using economics Martin Gerhard Giesbrecht An introduction to economics with chapters on demand and supply, government economic policy, international economics, and personal finance. Includes quizzes, exercises, and case studies. OL7089848W