Journal of Markets & Morality

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.”

Note from the Editor:

After careful evaluation of the journal's past policy of unlimited access to both current and archived issues in light of a move to market the journal as an e-journal (as well as a print journal), it was determined that a sliding wall of restricted access to the two most current issues would be instituted. Effective immediately, nonsubscribers will continue to enjoy full access to all files in the archives but will have limited access to current issues of the journal. The exception to this rule is that all Scholia content requires a current subscription to the Journal. Subscribers, however, will continue to be able to access electronically the full content of current issues by typing a username and password at the login prompt. If you have any questions or would like futher information, please email webmaster@acton.org.

For more information about the electronic edition of the Journal of Markets & Morality, see Jordan J. Ballor, “Scholarship at the Crossroads: The Journal of Markets & Morality Case Study,” Journal of Scholarly Publishing 36, no. 3 (April 2005).

Journal of Markets & Morality is a peer-reviewed academic journal published twice a year–in the Spring and Fall. The journal promotes intellectual exploration of the relationship between economics and morality from both social science and theological perspectives. It seeks to bring together theologians, philosophers, economists, and other scholars for dialogue concerning the morality of the marketplace.