Love & Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village

Exploring the connection between love and economic structures, Jennifer Roback Morse argues that the economy is fundamentally rooted in personal relationships rather than mere transactions. She emphasizes the importance of loving families as the foundation for societal and political frameworks, challenging the notion of community as an isolated concept. Through this lens, Morse highlights how familial bonds are essential for nurturing the broader social fabric, ultimately shaping economic interactions and community welfare.