Eduardo Montero

In this discussion, Eduardo Montero, an Assistant Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy, dives into the economic consequences of religious prohibitions, particularly within the Seventh-day Adventist community. He reveals how restrictions on farming certain crops impact local economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, creating intriguing trade-offs for believers. Montero also explores the adaptability of religious tenets amid economic pressure, emphasizing how communal bonds transform in the face of shared sacrifices while pondering the interplay of faith and market dynamics.