Buddha, Wisdom and Economics

幸福的艺术

S. Niggol Seo, Lamajel Ling, Chiang Mai, Thailand

In this innovative book, S. Niggol Seo investigates the intrinsic and intriguing relationship between the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and the principles of economics and happiness. Offering a unique perspective on the topic, Seo delves deep into the theoretical foundations of economics and Buddhist teachings, highlighting how these seemingly polar opposite thought systems cross paths.

‘Buddha, Wisdom and Economics: A Contribution to the Art of Happiness by S. Niggol Seo is a complicated and thoughtful treatise of two facets of the author''s life. The first has been spent reading and absorbing the thoughts of the three Buddhas. The second has been a long professional education understanding economics and applying that understanding specifically to environmental economics. The aim of the book is to present a deeper understanding of Buddhism to economists and an introduction of Economics to Buddhists.''
– Robert Mendelsohn, Yale University, US