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Why Pope Francis is wrong about global hunger and “corporate greed”

21 October 2021
Economic Theory

Why Pope Francis is wrong about global hunger and “corporate greed”

Brad Polumbo
21 October 2021
As the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is an esteemed faith leader and global religious icon. But an … Continue reading “Why Pope Francis is wrong about global hunger and “corporate greed””

Is Pope Francis’s new encyclical an attack on capitalism?

19 October 2020
Markets and Morality

Is Pope Francis’s new encyclical an attack on capitalism?

Philip Booth
19 October 2020
According to much of the journalistic commentary, Pope Francis has recently issued an encyclical on economics. Reuters, the New York … Continue reading “Is Pope Francis’s new encyclical an attack on capitalism?”

The Pope just called private property a ‘secondary right.’ He couldn’t be more wrong

7 October 2020

The Pope just called private property a ‘secondary right.’ He couldn’t be more wrong

Brad Polumbo
7 October 2020
Since becoming the head of the Catholic Church in 2013, Pope Francis has not shied away from the political domain. On Sunday, the … Continue reading “The Pope just called private property a ‘secondary right.’ He couldn’t be more wrong”

Pope Francis and a Universal Basic Income

18 June 2020
Welfare

Pope Francis and a Universal Basic Income

Philip Booth
18 June 2020
In a recent letter, Pope Francis suggested that we consider the provision of a “universal basic wage”. Published on Easter … Continue reading “Pope Francis and a Universal Basic Income”

Believe it or not, global inequality is falling

13 November 2017
Government and Institutions

Believe it or not, global inequality is falling

Philip Booth
13 November 2017
Twice in the last seven days, Pope Francis has made major statements about the economy. Most recently he referred to … Continue reading “Believe it or not, global inequality is falling”

A response to the Pope’s attack on libertarianism

8 May 2017
Government and Institutions

A response to the Pope’s attack on libertarianism

Philip Booth
8 May 2017
Late last month, the Pope went on the attack against libertarians. Many supporters of a free economy from lots of … Continue reading “A response to the Pope’s attack on libertarianism”

Food prices: financial speculation is a red herring

18 December 2015
Markets and Morality

Food prices: financial speculation is a red herring

Philip Booth
18 December 2015
Pope Francis has frequently described the present global financial system as an “economy that kills”. He often specifically criticises speculation … Continue reading “Food prices: financial speculation is a red herring”

Property rights and the environment – a response to Pope Francis’ encyclical

19 June 2015
Housing and Planning

Property rights and the environment – a response to Pope Francis’ encyclical

Philip Booth
19 June 2015
Pope Francis’ encyclical, ‘Laudato si’, is an important contribution to the theology and morality of the earth’s ecology in the … Continue reading “Property rights and the environment – a response to Pope Francis’ encyclical”

The Future of Catholic social teaching – Edward Hadas

11 September 2014
Markets and Morality

The Future of Catholic social teaching – Edward Hadas

11 September 2014
Since his election, Pope Francis has made a number of controversial statements about market economies, globalisation and inequality which have … Continue reading “The Future of Catholic social teaching – Edward Hadas”

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