Please join guest lecturer, Dr. Sascha O. Becker, for a free public lecture entitled “Religion and Economic Development: Past, Present, and Future” as part of the George Story Distinguished Lecture Series.
Thursday Oct 1 at The Rooms. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception to follow the lecture.
What role does religion play in economic development, both historically and today?
Religion continues to shape societal norms and institutions, such as education and politics, even after its direct influence fades. In his lecture, Dr. Becker explores how religious institutions and norms have impacted economic outcomes, focusing on both persistence and decline. He also examines cultural transmission, institutional entrenchment, networks, and religious competition as mechanisms sustaining religion’s influence.
