Andrew: Inside & Insights

Presenting a worldview of a godly economic system with some criteria that can be used to evaluate how it serves the purposes of God intended:

• The system should produce an adequate supply of products and services to enhance the quality of life
• The system should provide for the basic needs of marginal and disadvantaged people
• The system should respond to and allow for individual differences and needs. There should be fair and equitable means of resolving conflicts
• The system should reward and encourage initiative and hard work
• The system should provide meaningful work for all people and provide opportunities for them to contribute to welfare of society
• The system should use natural and human resources efficiently and carefully
• The system should respect and care for other countries; it should not exploit them or rob future generations
• Power and access to power should be spread equitably among sector of society and special interest groups
• The benefits of the system and the costs of providing them should be spread equitably throughout the system
• Human rights should be protected
• Individuals should be valued and given opportunity to grow and develop