Article by Charles Handy exploring the relationship between wealth creation, justice, and the Christian worldview. Handy notes that, despite the importance of economic wealth in modern society, it cannot comprise the ultimate goal in an individual's life, or the complete definition of wealth. According to Handy, to define wealth in terms of money earned or money spent is to disregard the many other ways that people can contribute to their communities and the varied ways that people can feel fulfilled. He proceeds to focus on the limited liability company and how it has produced wealth on an unprecedented scale through mass production and mass distribution, but also has its drawbacks in that it lacks the human element of conscience. Handy suggests the reform of Company law, such that would allow for the embrace of all stakeholders in a business - those who work there, those who are served by it, those who live around it, as well as those who supply its funds. In this, businesses would have more responsibility to the communities of which they are a part. After defining the concept of justice in relation to the creation of wealth, Handy highlights how contemporary society must work to balance capitalistic pursuits and the tools to generate wealth with a Christian view of justice.
Handy, Charles B Gross national product Bryant, Arthur, 1899-1985 Capitalism Christianity Justice LLCs (Limited liability companies)
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Article by Charles Handy exploring the relationship between wealth creation, justice, and the Christian worldview, 1998; Charles Handy Papers; Box 15, Folder 2; 3 pages
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