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Economics and Religion
Episode 84

Economics and Religion

Was Jesus a socialist? Does religion influence economic growth? These and other questions are considered in this discussion with Darren Brady Nelson, Chief Economist of LibertyWorks, an Australian libertarian think tank.

Economics Explored · Darren Brady Nelson, Gene Tunny

April 22, 20211h 1m

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Show Notes

A conversation on economics and religion, including on whether Jesus was a socialist and whether religion influences economic growth. Economics Explored host Gene Tunny speaks with Darren Brady Nelson, Chief Economist of LibertyWorks, an Australian libertarian think tank, and a policy advisor to the Heartland Institute.

Links related to the conversation

Darren's articles on religion and economics:

Murray Rothbard on Christianity, Catholicism, and theology

Christian liberty: are you serious??

Other material:

HuffPo article: Jesus was a Socialist

Rendering Unto Caesar: Was Jesus A Socialist?

The Tribute Money (Titian)

Is 'Render unto Caesar' really about taxes?

Religion and Economic Growth

Why is the Lord’s Day celebrated on Sunday instead of Saturday?

Topics

governmentreligioncapitalismeconomicgrowthsocialismtaxationeconomics