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Posts Tagged ‘free-riders’
Christopher Hale on Religion & Protest in Mexico
Prof. Christopher Hale (U of Alabama) discusses how religion is connected to political protest in Mexico. Building upon some foundational work in the religious economies school, he explains how institutional decentralization and lay leadership fosters socio-economic activism. He also addresses the role of ideology and religious competition. Check out our extensive archives of great episodes. There is sure to be something of interest to everyone there! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Larry Iannaccone on Sacrifice, Stigma, and the Economics of Religion
Why do strict churches that demand much of their members, including seemingly irrational sacrifices and stigmatizing behaviors, perform so well in the religious marketplace? Prof. Larry Iannaccone of Chapman University discusses the economic logic behind sacrifice and stigma and what studying the organizational requirements of churches can tell us about society more generally. We also discuss the growing field of “economics of religion.” Join us on our Facebook Fan Page or Twitter for weekly updates on the program. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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