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<aside> Did you think economics was boring or inscrutable—or useless? Then you haven’t read Mere Economics*. Do you think economics is depressing, immoral, or “dismal”? Then you* need to read Mere Economics*. Art Carden and Caleb S. Fuller have done us a great service by explaining economic elements and errors, and having done so not just with relatable examples and illustrations but with wit and even humor. An enlightening and engaging book that somehow also manages to inspire. A delight to read!*
~ James R. Otteson, John T. Ryan Jr. Professor of Business Ethics, University of Notre Dame
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<aside> The Bible tells us to ‘love one another.’ But the world is big, and love is scarce. Adam Smith's great insight was that ‘the Author of nature’ allows us to serve others in markets as if we loved everyone. In Mere Economics we learn the fundamentals of markets, and how that system can work for all of us.
~ Michael C. Munger, Edmund T. Pratt Jr. Distinguished University Professor of Political Science, Duke University
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<aside> What a brilliantly titled book (if you don’t get it, read the book)! And the content matches the title. Art Carden and Caleb S. Fuller have written a book that provides an extremely accessible introduction to fundamental economics, and links it in eye-opening ways to Holy Scripture. They do it in a way that demonstrates deep learning and understanding, not just of economics but also of theology and moral philosophy. This is much more than a text for introductory economics teaching, but also a sustained reflection on how Christians may relate to the market order and the theory of this order.
~ Nicolai J. Foss, Professor of Strategy, Copenhagen Business School
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<aside> Fuller and Carden provide a concise, creative and engaging introduction to the ‘dismal science’ of economics, treating it as anything but dismal. They accomplish their goal—presenting the reader with the state of the science in economics, things that often seem counter-intuitive at first glance, but turn out to make sense. In addition, they provide an excellent model of theological integration with economics, demonstrating how it could be done with other disciplines. Highly recommended!
~ Scott B. Rae, Dean of Faculty, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; Former President, Evangelical Theological Society
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Mere Economics is an estimable effort at spreading the word that economic freedom dovetails with morality. I would suggest giving copies to anyone you know who has embraced the notion that we should jettison capitalism in favor of socialism.
~ George C. Leef, Regulation
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<aside> If more thinkers wrote with this much clarity, even our foggiest mornings might begin to feel a little brighter.
~ Allen Mendenhall, The Freeman
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<aside> Art Carden and Caleb S. Fuller systematically dispel the ‘folly masquerading as wisdom’ that claims their faith is incompatible with support for free markets.
~ Jack Nicastro, Assistant Editor, Reason Magazine
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<aside> In Mere Economics*, Art Carden and Caleb S. Fuller show us that economics is no dismal science. Their achievement is to demonstrate how economics helps us live out our dignity and bolster that of others this side of eternity.*
~ Samuel Gregg, President, American Institute for Economic Research
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https://www.amazon.com/No-Free-Lunch-Economic-Probably/dp/1956267123
<aside> A welcome addition to the literature striving to eradicate one of the greatest social ills humanity faces—basic economic illiteracy.
~ Peter J. Boettke, Distinguished University Professor of Economics, George Mason University
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<aside> As Josh Billings famously said, “It’s not what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s the stuff you do know that just ain’t so.” Delightfully, it turns out Josh Billings never said this; neither did Mark Twain, or any of the other people who usually get credit. Misattributing a quote about false “knowledge” is a perfect introduction to this delightful book. It turns out that economics is not intuitive, for most people. Opportunity cost and unintended consequences are rarely considered, much less understood, by most people. Unfortunately, many of the most confused people are public officials. After reading this book, you may not understand economics perfectly. But you will be able to avoid believing six important “truths” that just ain’t so.
~ Michael C. Munger, Edmund T. Pratt Jr. Distinguished University Professor of Political Science, Duke University
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<aside> Standing in the tradition of the likes of Frederic Bastiat’s The Law*, Rose Wilder Lane’s* The Discovery of Freedom*, and Henry Hazlitt’s* Economics in One Lesson*, we now have Professor Fuller’s highly readable,* No Free Lunch*. Anyone who wants to have a well-rounded education will not want to be without the knowledge this book contains.*
~ Robert Sirico, Founder and President Emeritus, Acton Institute
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<aside> In No Free Lunch*, Caleb S. Fuller masterfully explains the principles of economics and illuminates how they matter for human well-being. In doing so, he joins the ranks of the great economic communicators— Frédéric Bastiat, Henry Hazlitt, and Walter Williams—in demonstrating the power of the economic way of thinking for making the world a better and more prosperous place.*
~ Christopher J. Coyne, Professor of Economics, George Mason University
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<aside> Fuller’s book is a worthy, and needed, update to the Bastiat-Hazlitt tradition. It helps that Fuller is an excellent storyteller. Even veteran economists will find new material here.
~ Ryan Young, Senior Economist, Competitive Enterprise Institute
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<aside> With this first book of (hopefully) many, Fuller is well on his way to securing a place as one of the great economic communicators of our generation.
~ David S. Lucas, Review of Austrian Economics
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