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Religion and economic freedom

In: Handbook of Research on Economic Freedom

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  • André Azevedo Alves
  • Inês Gregório

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The main purpose of this chapter is to discuss how different religious doctrines and other associated philosophical and religious factors influence opinions and perceptions about the market economy and how they may affect economic freedom. We start by analysing the main religious doctrines - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism - to understand how their teachings relate to the concepts and institutions of the market economy. Then, we discuss how practices that emerge from these teachings can influence not only the working of the market economy, but also the perceptions people have about their role in the economy and the proper role of government. A brief overview of empirical studies relating religion to economic freedom is provided as well.

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  • André Azevedo Alves & Inês Gregório, 2024. "Religion and economic freedom," Chapters, in: Niclas Berggren (ed.), Handbook of Research on Economic Freedom, chapter 8, pages 101-116, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:21220_8
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