"A compelling, no-nonsense survey of key contemporary issues of political economy. Klay's realistic analysis, which could stand as a mini-text for a modern economics course, is related to root ideas of Christian stewardship. It thereby enhances the growing recognition that stewardship demands, beyond generosity and charity, responsible engagement with the fundamental questions of production, distribution, state regulation, ecological protec-tion, public policy, and development among the poorer peoples of the world... This work should be required reading for both conservative and liberal pastors, seminarians, and laity who have tired of recent ideological celebrations of capitalism or of socialism as the clue to human salvation."

-Max L. Stackhouse

Andaver Newton Theological School

"An excellent and needed book. evangelical thought addressing public policy. another healthy model of appreciate Klay's lively wedding of high moral idealism derived Most of all, I from the biblical vision with competent economic thinking that is eminently realistic."

-Robert Benne

Roanoke College

"This book performs a useful service, particularly for those whose knowledge of economics is minimal... It provides straight-forward, readable analyses of the market and logistical factors which ought to be considered in arriving at economic policies, and makes helpful suggestions as to how the ethical perspectives of Christian faith can be factored into the decision-making that is required."

-Edward L. Long Drew University

"Robin Kendrick Klay sees Christian stewardship as the arena where the Christian social conscience wrestles with the big social issues. She operates from the premise that serious moral inquiry requires facts and disciplined analysis, as well as moral awareness. Klay has done an exceptional job in bringing to light the facts that the concerned conscience needs."

-Donald Frey Wake Forest University