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Economics 101: Unsecured Loans The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law forbids unsecured loans. “If ever you take your neighbor’s cloak in pledge, you shall return it to him before the sun goes down, for that is his…

Economics 101: The Hedge of the Law The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law hedges an economy against covetousness and deceit. “You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another.”…

Economics 101: Bad Debt The Law of God and Public Policy False promises and bad debt go hand in hand. “If ever you take your neighbor’s cloak in pledge, you shall return it to him before the sun goes down,…

Economics 101: Reason and Love The Law of God and Public Policy Reason and love must overrule covetousness for justice to obtain. “You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on…

Economics 101: Credit and Debt The Law of God and Public Policy A just economy is not a debtor economy. “You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that…

Economics 101: Price Fluctuations The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law provided for stable prices over time. “If a man dedicates to the LORD part of the land that is his possession, then the valuation shall be in…

Economics 101: The Price of Land The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law established a standard for the sale of land. “If a man dedicates to the LORD part of the land that is his possession, then the…

Economics 101: Price-Fixing The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law worked to keep prices stable. “If a man dedicates to the LORD part of the land that is his possession, then the valuation shall be in proportion to…

Economics 101: An Economy under God? The Law of God and Public Policy All economic transactions occur under the watchful eye of God. “You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another.”…

Economics 101: Economics and Money The Law of God and Public Policy Money is essential to a working economy. “You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another.” Leviticus 19:11 “Economy” is…