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Economists as modern high priests?

Rdf, there may be more truth in that than you even think.

You should read this flame thrower of an article by Gordon Bigelow (published in Harper's Magazine, May 2005) on the origin of modern economic theory in 19th century Evangelical Christianity.


Facts, selfish little bastards. They don't even care about your feelings.
by Francois in Paris on Sat Feb 18th, 2006 at 01:18:48 PM EST
That is a very interesting article, thanks for the link!
by Metatone (metatone [a|t] gmail (dot) com) on Sat Feb 18th, 2006 at 02:02:11 PM EST
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