This book discusses the economics of the Talmud in the light of modern economics. Its focus is on the intricate debates, statements and principles that were forged by the great minds of the Talmudic Rabbis. This ancient storehouse of learning includes a wealth of economic knowledge of modern...

In this article, we attempt to analyze the Talmudic notion of well-being in the light of modern hedonic psychology. First, we examine the thoughts of Hebrew "wisdom" and Greek ""sophia"" concerning the phenomenon of happiness. We then discuss the Talmudic doctrine of "optimality," a concept...

The following is a biographical sketch of my life's journey-an epic of transmigrations from Lucifer's Kingdom of horror to a miraculous survival. It is a saga of trials and tribulations, tragedy and triumph, academic success and scholarly achievement. Copyright 2007 American Journal of Economics...

Attempts to analyse some of the aspects of economic time as presented in biblical and apocryphal sources, and as debated in the Talmudic tomes. Also asks, what is time and what is its social significance? The notion of time and its proper utilization is a major topic of discussion and...

Seeks to demonstrate that the Talmudic scholars possessed theoretical knowledge and practical experience regarding the market phenomenon of business disturbances, recognizing the existence of a causal relationship between the physical determinants of the cycles of the weather patterns and the...