Review paper

Rationality, integrity, and religious behavior

Volume: 33, Issue: 3, Pages: 329 - 341
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Abstract
Borrowing insights from philosophical discussions on the concept of integrity, we propose a framework to understand religious behavior in consumption, production, and exchange. Whereas previous economic explanations of religious behavior have focused on preferences, opportunity sets, or social pressure, we emphasize the notion of integrity defined as identity-conferring commitments. We provide a framework that not only introduces commitment and...
Paper Details
Title
Rationality, integrity, and religious behavior
Published Date
Jul 1, 2004
Volume
33
Issue
3
Pages
329 - 341
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