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Chapter 11: The Church and Ethics in the Economy: A Call to Justice and Solidarity

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The economy is not merely a sphere of numbers and markets, but an ethical field that must serve the common good and human dignity. Through its Social Doctrine, the Catholic Church has developed a set of principles guiding its position on issues such as economic justice, the redistribution of wealth, human work, and corporate responsibility. In a world where inequality and poverty persist, and where globalization has expanded both opportunities and divisions, the Church continues to defend an ethical vision of the economy that prioritizes the person's integral development over the pursuit of profit at any cost. In this chapter, we will explore the fundamental principles of the Church's economic teaching and their application to current challenges.

In this chapter

11.1 The Church's Social Doctrine and the Principles of Economic Justice→11.2 Human Work: Dignity and Rights in the Context of Modern Capitalism→11.3 Globalization and the Market Economy: Opportunities and Dangers→11.4 Corporate Social Responsibility: The Duty to Promote the Common Good→
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A reflection written from Catholic faith on the history and life of the Church. The content and historical references of the 2024 manuscript are retained; this is not an official Church publication or an edition of the Magisterium.

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