Poverty

“The economy is a system through which we exchange value and make a contribution that benefits both ourselves and others. Accordingly, it would be tempting to arrive at some judgment of our own value as a person based on the rewards that arise through our economic participation. Of course, that isn’t true or even mostly true.” - Acton

“The church, government, and business are all ordained by God and each have a very important role to play in poverty relief. But each exists for a much different purpose than the other.” - IFWE

“Pope Francis would be well served to set aside the politics of climate change and instead promote the use of all our energy resources to reduce poverty and increase human flourishing around the world.” - Washington Examiner

“Whether we acknowledge it or not, as implied above, economic laws, such as the law of comparative advantage and the law of supply and demand, are consequences of our being made in God’s image.” - IFWE

“In addition to concerns about the organization’s financial integrity, donors must gauge whether their charity of choice is unintentionally harming their intended beneficiaries.” - Acton

“[E]conomic freedom requires limited government, and limited government is supported by a strong, biblical foundation.” - IFWE

“Not only do free markets make people wealthier, but they also lead to many more political rights and civil liberties.” - Intellectual Takeout

“[A] a job provides, not just an income, but also a sense of purpose. It is not government handouts or parental support that make young people happy, but personal responsibility and a deep-seated conviction that the fruits of one’s labor make the world a better place.” - Acton Institute