Religion is not a popular target for economic analysis. Yet the economist's tools offer insights into how religious groups compete, deliver social services, and reach out to converts-how religions nurture and deploy market power. Sriya Iyer puts these tools to use in an expansive study of India, one of the world's most religiously diverse nations.
Religion is not a popular target for economic analysis. Yet the economist's tools offer insights into how religious groups compete, deliver social ser...