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Business & Economic Ethics

Honest trade, fair wages, and prohibition of exploitation are consistent themes across religious ethics. From the Bible's just weights to Islam's prohibition of riba (usury) to the Buddhist precept of right livelihood, every tradition insists that economic activity must serve justice.

Across the World's Religions

Christianity
Practice
Honest dealing; the laborer deserves his wages
Key Text
Luke 10:7; Leviticus 19:35-36; James 5:4
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Islam
Practice
Halal trade, prohibition of riba (usury), fair dealing
Key Text
Quran 2:275, 83:1-3
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Judaism
Practice
Honest weights and measures; prohibition of ona'ah (overcharging)
Key Text
Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 25:13-16
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Hinduism
Practice
Artha (wealth) pursued with dharma (righteousness)
Key Text
Bhagavad Gita 18:44; Arthashastra
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Buddhism
Practice
Samma ajiva (Right Livelihood) — ethical occupation
Key Text
AN 5.177; DN 31 (Sigalovada Sutta)
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