“United Methodists on the Road to Renewal”

by Ray Nothstine - May 7, 2008

The quadrennial General Conference of the United Methodist Church wrapped up last week and there were indications that conservative renewal groups may be gaining influence. Ray Nothstine observes that any social or theological renewal must be based on "the gospel message of the new birth which personifies the inward and outward transformation of the believers' heart."

“The Fourth Pillar of the 'New' Economy: 'Spend all you can.'”

by Jordan Ballor - April 30, 2008

The checks are in the mail. Jordan Ballor looks at the federal government tax "rebates" and offers some advice: "The important thing for taxpayers and families to consider in their decisions about spending this money is not what the government tells us to do with it. Instead, we should think about what makes the best sense for our particular situation."

March 2008

• Ten Years of Success for Journal of Markets & Morality
• From Acton Conference to University Doctorate
• Call of the Entrepreneur is Available on PBS
• Call of the Entrepreneur Premiere Popular in Guatemala

Volume 17, Number 4 • Fall 2007

Featuring:

“The CEO Serves: Moral Purpose and Business Leadership,” an interview with Edward M. Kopko

Edward M. Kopko has been the president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based Butler International, Inc., since January 1987. Butler International, with 3,800 employees, is a worldwide provider of technical and technology services, helping clients such as Boeing, Caterpillar, Citigroup, Los Alamos National Laboratories, Merrill Lynch, Verizon, and many others.

Mr. Kopko is chairman and chief executive officer of CE Group and Chief Executive Magazine, where he is publisher. Chief Executive Magazine is a leading publication that has been devoted to publishing articles on strategy and issues for chief executives for more than twenty seven years. Mr. Kopko holds a B.A. degree in economics from the University of Connecticut, an M.A. in economics from Columbia University. He spoke recently with R&L executive editor John Couretas.

Volume 10, Number 2 • Fall 2007

This issue of the Journal features a scholia translation of Leonardus Lessius, “On Buying and Selling” from 1605. Lessius was a Jesuit theologian considered to be an important figure in the development of pre-Smithian economics by scholars like Joseph Schumpeter, John T. Noonan, and Raymond de Roover. Wim Decock provides both a translation of Lessius’ work as well as an introduction placing him in his early modern context of scholasticism and moral theology.

Also in this volume, Mary Ann Glendon reflects upon “John Paul II’s Challenges to the Social Sciences: Initial Responses of Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.” John R. Schneider explores “Christian Theology and the Human Ontology of Market Capitalism.” Donald P. Condit asks “Should Business Be Responsible for Employee Health Care?” Edward J. O’Boyle pens a “Requiem for Homo Economicius.” Pamela Z. Jackson and Jonathan E. Leightner examine “Unrighteous Stewards in Biblical and Modern Times.” John Meadowcroft considers “Altruism, Self-Interest, and the Morality of the Private Sector: An Austrian Approach.”