Studies in Buddhist Economics, Management, and Policy: The Relevance of Buddhist Values in Contemporary Economy and Society

Ng, Ernest C. H.

Living in a market-driven economy where short-term profit and economic growth appear to be the ultimate goal, this book explores how Buddhist teachings could bridge the divide between our spiritual and material needs and reconcile the tension between doing good for social interest and doing well for financial success. This book serves as a pioneering effort to systematically introduce Buddhist Economics as an interdisciplinary subject to audience with limited background in either Buddhism or economics. It elaborates some core concepts in Buddhist teachings, their relevance to economics, and means of achieving sustainability for individuals, society and the environment with the cultivation of ethical living and well-being. Through scholarly research from relevant fields including Buddhist studies, economics, behavioral finance, cognitive science, and psychology, this book illustrates the relevance of Buddhist values in the contemporary economy and society, as well as the efficacy ofBuddhist perspectives on decision-making in daily life.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2021-01-31

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030351168

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-35114-4

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 201