Buddhanomics: Buddhist Economics, Buddhism and Business, Business and the Buddha

by Dekker Fraser

This book explores how the Buddha’s teachings relate to economics. I’ll analyze data across countries to look at income, happiness, and other metrics to see how they align or deviate from what we’d expect based on Buddhist scriptures. You’ll see how capitalism produces outcomes that are both good and bad from a Buddhist perspective. I pay particular attention to societal values such as individualism and frugality. You’ll learn how cultural virtues are sometimes at odds with both consumerism and Buddhism. A lot of these findings will surprise you.
Some of the things you’ll learn include:
• Why Islamic countries may be more “Buddhist” than Buddhist countries
• Why the Buddha wants you to spend your money
• Why Indonesia is exceptional
• Why minimalism is important
• How to be happy
• Why profit is no indicative of value
• Why less competition may be good for consumers
• Why the West got rich because of individualism
• What careers are the most satisfying

Other topics include:
• Buddhism work
• Buddhism money
• Money Buddha

74 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 26, 2020