Economics, as defined by Harold Sloan in A Dictionary of Economics, is "that body of knowledge which treats of the creation and appropriation of goods and services for the satisfaction of human wants." Spiritually considered, scientific economics treats of the laws of God, operating through self-enforcing Principle, supplying through divine intelligence all good. And this Principle must be manifested and acknowledged as the highest power in what is termed the physical as well as in the spiritual realm.
Poverty in one form or another has stalked humanity from the beginning of time. The heart goes out to those who lack food, clothing, health, educational advantages, moral courage, or a knowledge of spiritual values. The condition exists, not because there is not enough good to go around, but because there is a misconception of the real order of things and ignorance of that which would correct this misconception. Therefore it would seem that the study of economics needs to be approached from a more enlightened standpoint. In proportion as the divine order is understood, including God's abundant provision for all His children, mankind will find their human economies better serving the needs of all.
Christian Science teaches that there is a sure economic method of dealing with human needs. This Science is completely spiritual in its approach to the problem. Based as it is on an ever-operative, divine Principle that needs nothing to enforce it, it has only to be understood, applied, and practiced.
