Faith and money [electronic resource] : how religion contributes to wealth and poverty / Lisa A. Keister.

Faith and money [electronic resource] : how religion contributes to wealth and poverty / Lisa A. Keister.

9781139141475 (electronic book)
9780521896511
0521896517
9780521721103
0521721105

New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.

English

1 online resource (xii, 248 pages) : illustrations

BL65.W42 K45 2011eb

201/.73

"For those who own it, wealth can have extraordinary advantages. High levels of wealth can enhance educational attainment, create occupational opportunities, generate social influence, and provide a buffer against financial emergencies. Even a small amount of savings can improve security, mitigate the effects of job loss and other financial setbacks, and improve well-being dramatically. Although the benefits of wealth are significant, they are not enjoyed uniformly throughout the United States. In the United States, because religion is an important part of cultural orientation, religious beliefs should affect material well-being. This book explores the way religious orientations and beliefs affect Americans' incomes, savings, and net worth"--Provided by publisher.

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