University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition

Matthew Gustafson Associate Professor of Finance

Book Title: At the Altar of Wall Street: The Rituals, Myths, Theologies, Sacraments, and Mission of the Religion Known as the Modern Global Economy

Author: Scott Gustafson

Selection Statement:

This book helps put the role of economics in our society in perspective. It describes how the economy has taken on religious characteristics. More important, the book discusses why it is so important to understand the religious nature of the economy so that humanity can shape the economy for human growth, instead of vice versa.


Year: 2019