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Latest Discussion Papers:

• Editorial (December 2009)

• DP003: Whither Christian Economics? Further reflections in the light of a conference, “The Future of Economics and Theology as an Interdisciplinary Research Field” by Paul Oslington

• DP002: The greying church: the impact of life expectancy on religiosity by Elissaios Papyrakis and Geethanjali Selvaretnam

• DP001: Usury, investment and the sub-prime sector by David Clough, Richard Higginson  and Michael Parsons

ace journal (discontinued)

Issue 40 (August 2009)

• Editorial
• Ian Gregory-Smith and PeterWatts: Profit they neighbour? Wealth creation and Christian activity
• Clive and Cara Beed: God and transforming business
• Book Reviews: Alternatives to Economics (Clive and Cara Beed) and What is Economic Justice (Andy Hartropp)

Issue 39 (December 2008)

• Editorial

• John Evans: Measuring the contribution of faith communities to civil society in Wales

• Robbie Mochrie: Thomas Chalmers and the civic virtues

• Alan Chan: Teaching microeconomic principles in Christian universities

Issue 38 (January 2008)

• Editorial
• Johan Graafland: Market operation and distributive justice: an evaluation of the ACCRA confession
• Jim Harries: African economics and its implications for mission and development in sub-Saharan Africa
   

Issue 37 (July 2007)

• Editorial
• Robbie Mochrie, John Sawkins & Alexander Naumov: The market for religion in late nineteenth century Scotland: size, structure and activity
• Andrew Britton: Choice, identity and salvation in Christ
• Book Review byFrancis Woehrling: Faithful Economics (Henderson and Pisciotta) 

Issue 36 (November 2006)

• Editorial, Small Research Grants, and Contents
• Andrew Britton, Ian Smith & Michael Pollitt: A roundtable discussion
• Ben Cooper: Divine versus human choices: relieving the tension with some choice theory
• Edward Carter: Joseph Schumpeter and Christian Economics

Issue 35 (October 2005):

• Editorial
• Small Research Grants
• Edward Carter, Resurrection and Economics
• Robbie Mochrie, Justice in Exchange: The Economic Philosophy of John Duns Scotus
• Paul Oslington, A Rational Choice Model of Divine Action

Issue 32 (September 2003):

• Ethically Open and Closed Economic Theories by Ferruccio Marzano
• On Altruism, Christianity and Economics by Jonathan Tan
• Introducing Religion into Economic Theory by Andrew Britton
• Review: Happiness - Has Social Science a Clue? (Layard) by Andrew Henley

Issue 31 (September 2002):

• Sen's 'Basic Capability': a Theological Appraisal by Edward Carter
• Economics and the Church of England by Andrew Britton
• Book Review: Bulls, Bears and Golden Calves  (Stapleford) by Victor Claar
• Book Review: Christianity and the Culture of Economics  (Eds. Hay and Kreider) by Paul Oslington
• Book Review: The Political Economy of a Christian Society  (Perks) by Nicolaas Groenewold

Issue 30 (January 2002):

• From Marxist Economics to Christian Economics by Tony Garrood
• The Ethics of Regulation by Catherine Waddams Price
• Book Review: Capitalism, Morality and Markets  (Griffiths, Sirico, Barry and Field) by Andrew Henley

Issue 29 (September 2001):

• The Case for Theocentric Social Action by Ben Cooper
• Debt and Development after Jubilee 2000 by Robbie Mochrie
• Book Review: Political-Economic Activity to the Honour of God  (Boersema) by Nicolaas Groenewold

Issue 28 (November 2000):

• A Model of the Message of the Book of Revelation by Ian Smith
• Piling up Treasure on Earth: The Crazy Ethics of the Housing Market by Andrew Henley
• Book Review: A Business History of Britain 1900s to 1990s  (Jeremy) by Prahbu Guptara

Issue 27 (March 2000):

• The Economics and Ethics of International Debt Relief by Gordon Menzies
• A Theological Economics by Paul Oslington
• Review Article: Islamic Finance: Theory and Practice (Mills and Presley) by Prahbu Guptara

Issue 26 (August 1999):

• Christian Ethics and the Teaching of Introductory Economics by John Stapleford
• Competition: Biblical Themes and Empirical Evidence by Ian Jones and Michael Pollitt
• What Christian Economists should know about Evolutionary Game Theory by Ben Cooper

Issue 25 (December 1998):

• Futile Growth and the Economics of Ecclesiastes by Ben Cooper
• Christian Perspectives on the Economics of the National Health Service by Donald Hay
• Has Business Ethics a Role to Play in the Competitive Economy? A Review Article by Andrew Henley

Issue 24 (June 1998):

• Tackling Unemployment at a City Level by Andrew Crook
• Should the Christian Economist be a Theonomist? by Esmond Birnie
• The Role of Business Ethics in Economic Performance: A Christian Critique by Ian Jones and Michael Pollitt

Special Issue (December 1997):

• Christianity and Economics: An Annotated Bibliography by Andy Hartropp

Issue 23 (August 1997):

• Comparative Religious Thought on Economic Behaviour and Financial Transactions by Rodney Wilson
• Current Issues in the Economics of Work: A Christian Perspective by Andrew Henley
• Bob Goudzwaard's Reforming Economics: Close Engagement and Vision for Accountable Stewardship by Bruce Wearne

Issue 22 (December 1996):

• Socioeconomic Justice in the Old Testament: What is it? by Andy Hartropp
• Hermeneutics for Economists: Issues in Interpretation by Paul Williams
• Grass Roots Mobilisation for Debt Remission: the Jubilee 2000 Campaign by Bill Peters

Issue 21 (June 1996):

• Full Employment as a Policy Aim by Andrew Britton
• Unemployment: A Christian Response by Esmond Birnie
• Conceptions of Human Fulfillment in Poverty Reduction by Sabina Alkire

Issue 20 (December 1995):

• Ethical and Moral Issues in Financial Markets by Paul Mizen
• Business Ethics - The Emperor's New Clothes by Russell Sparkes
• Book Review: Russell Sparkes  The Ethical Investor by Michael Pollitt
• Book Review: ed. Stephen Frowen and Francis McHugh Financial Decision Making and Moral Responsibility by Esmond Birnie
• Book Review: Bob Goudzwaard and Harry de Lange Beyond Poverty and Affluence by Donald Hay

Issue 19 (June 1995):

• Economics, Ethics and Integrity in Business by Michael Pollitt and Ian Jones
• Do Markets need a Moral Framework? by Donald Hay
• Endogeniety, Population and the Catholic Church by David Paton
• Book Review: (eds) Herbert Schlossberg et al. Christianity and Economics in the Post-Cold War Era by Andrew Henley

Issue 18 (December 1994):

• From Eschatology to Sewerage Treatment: An Economic Appraisal of Green Christianity by Vivien Foster
• Banking on Technology? Technological Change and Christian Ethics for Economic Life by Donald Hay
• Book Review: (ed.) John Davies God and the Marketplace by Andrew Henley

Issue 17 (August 1994):

• Where do Spirituality and Economics Meet? by John Atherton
• Biblical Teaching and the Objectives of Welfare Policy in the US by John Mason
• Review Article: John Gray The Moral Foundations of Market Institutions by Esmond Birnie

Issue 16 (December 1993):

• Utilitarian Economics: A Theory of Immoral Sentiments by Esmond Birnie
• Can Economics be Trusted? Consumption and Debt in the UK in the 1980s by Donald Hay
• Is there a Christian Case for a Corporatist Middle Way? by Andrew Henley

Issue 15 (October 1993):

• The Bible, Christian Ethics and the Provision of Social Security by Nigel Biggar and Donald Hay
• Book Review: Michael Schluter and David Lee, The R Factor by Michael Pollitt
• Book Review: John Atherton, Christianity and the Market by Donald Hay

Issue 14 (February 1993):

• The Functions of Money and Financial Credit: Their Objectives, Structure and Inbuilt Deficiencies by Stephen F. Frowen
• An Evangelical Approach to Economic Issues by Donald Hay
• Book Review: Richard Harries, Is There A Gospel For The Rich? by Andrew Henley

Issue 13 (November 1992):

• Centralization and Decentralization in Social Arrangements: Explorations into Biblical Social Ethics by John Mason
• Relational Market Economics by Michael Schluter
• Book Review: J.P. Tiemstra et al., Reforming Economics: Calvinist Studies in Method and Institutions by Donald Hay

Issue 12 (December 1991):

• What Does the Lord Require? Three Statements on Christian Faith and Economic Life by Donald Hay
• Macro Models, Economic Forecasts and Their Use: Some Reflections by Andrew Brookes
• What Sort of Social Security System? by Andrew Dilnot

Issue 11 (September 1991):

• Applying the Jubilee: Biblical Ethics and Asset Accumulation by Andrew Henley
• An Interest-Free Financial System: Viable Alternative or Religious Pipe Dream by Paul Mills
• What is Fair in the Market Place? Reflections on Competition Policy by Donald Hay
• Book Review: R.C. Chewning (ed.), Biblical Principles and Public Policy: The Practice by Donald Hay
• Book Review: Donald A. Hay, Economics Today: A Christian Critique by Shirley Dex

Issue 10 (June 1991):

• Towards a Biblical Perspective on Equality  by Ronald Sider 
• Ethical and Economic Aspects of Sustainable Development by Ian Hore-Lacey
• Resources (Editorial)

Issue 9 (December 1990):

• The Jubilee by Christopher J. Wright
• The Ban on Interest  - A Study in the Use of the Old Testament in Christian Economics by Paul Mills
• The Nature of the Biblical Support for Just Pricing by Andy Hartropp

Issue 8 (October 1990):

• The Bible and Economics: An Evaluation of Alternative Approaches by Ian Smith 
• The Public Joint-Stock Company: Blessing or Curse? by Donald Hay
• Resources (Editorial)

Issue 7 (April 1990):

• Markets and Prosperity: Approaches for Christian Policy by Andrew Henley 
• Hegel, Political Economy and Government: One Christian Perspective by Peter Docherty
• The Limits of the Market: Christian Reflections on the Economics of Health Care by Douglas Hynd
• Provision for Retirement: A State or Private Responsibility by Elizabeth Hammond
• Resources (Editorial)

Issue 6 (1988):

• Frontiers in Economics and Christian Scholarship by J. David Richardson (reprinted from Christian Scholars Review) 
• Comments on J. David Richardson by K.G. Elzinga
• Work and Leisure in Evangelical Focus by Kim Hawtrey
• Resources (Editorial)

Issue 5 (1988):

• Privatisation and the Distribution of Economic Power by Ken Heather 
• Share Values and Economic Crisis by Alan Storkey
• The Poll Tax: A Christian Perspective and Proposals for Amendment by Paul Mills and Michael Schulter
• Book Reviews by Shirley Dex

Issue 4 (1987):

• A Christian Perspective on the Australian Accord by Kim Hawtrey and J.W. Nevile 
• Oxford Conference on Christian Faith and Economics: A Statement
• Book Review: Alan Storkey: Transforming Economics by Donald Hay
• Book Review: Roy McCloughry: Ethical Tensions in the Welfare State by Shirley Dex
• Families in Debt: Summary of Recent Research by Andy Hartropp

Issue 3 (1987):

• News and Correction
• In Praise of Universality: Basic Income and Grace by Tony Walker
• Response to Tony Walker's Article by Andrew Dilnot
• Bibliography from the Bulletin of ACE, USA 1986

Issue 2 (1986):

• The OT Ban on Interest: Its Relevance for the Reform of Britain's Industrial Structure in the 1980s by Michael Schluter 
• Themes in the Rise of Christian Ethics by Mal. E. Anderson (reprinted from Interchange)
• Evangelicals and Economics by Kim Hawtrey (reprinted from Interchange)
• Book Reviews by Shirley Dex

Issue 1 (1985):

• Biblical Principles and Economic Theory by George N. Monsma Jr. 
• Liberalism Then and Now: A Review of 'Hayek's "Serfdom" Revisited' (N. Barry) by Andy Hartropp, Richard Lewney and Ted Smeall
• Conference Report: A Christian Perspective on Economic Life (University of Kent, Sept. 1985) by Andy Hartropp