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How religions work as businesses - an economic analysis

The Economy, Stupid

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Faith and Financial Safety Nets

This chapter examines the interplay between religious institutions and the concept of insurance, particularly how churches serve as a support system during crises. It highlights experimental findings on how funeral insurance affects church donations and discusses the competitive strategies religious movements employ to attract followers in a modern context.

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