Tag: economics
Economics 101: You are not entitled to the labor or product of any other person.
Posted on September 1, 2021 in Money, Public Policy by Nathan Cherry
Any argument that seeks to determine conclusively how much a person can earn or own, is not only subjective and faulty from the outset, but it necessarily leads to both slavery and political oppression. It especially leads to political oppression when we demand the government get involved and pass laws limiting freedoms.
Reasons why the $15 minimum wage is bad policy and has no biblical support
Posted on April 22, 2021 in Life, Money, Public Policy, Theology by Nathan Cherry
Many well-meaning Christian’s support raising the minimum wage, which could be disastrous. The recent COVID-19 Bill that was signed into
How Can Christians Think Biblically About Price Gouging?
Posted on September 26, 2017 in Public Policy, Theology by Nathan Cherry
We are initially incensed at the idea of charging a higher price during an emergency. Any ethical human being naturally thinks that during an emergency we should be willing to help people in need by charging less, or giving goods away for free. But how do we think biblically about the pricing of goods during an emergency?