We aim to bridge the interface of theology, economics and business in promoting an enterprise economy built on solid ethical foundations.
CEME’s distinctive contribution comes from the promotion of the market economy that draws upon a Christian perspective within a framework of calling, integrity and ethical behaviour. Our approach combines academic work in business, economics, and theology with a direct engagement with the business community.
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This is a repost of a consideration of religious principles in political life by CEME Fellow, Professor Philip Booth, first published on the Catholic Social Teaching blog of St Mary’s University The idea that government should be based on Christian principles is continually under attack – not least on several occasions in the assisted suicide debate. Not […]
In this discussion with CEME Senior Research Fellow John Kroencke, Andrew Haldane discusses his view that economic growth is a failed lodestar for policy, presents the case for increasing opportunity for those at a disadvantage, and considers the problems with British public finance. This is the first entry in our Conversations with CEME Series which […]
This is a repost of a consideration of religious principles in political life by CEME Fellow, Professor Philip Booth, first published on the Catholic Social Teaching blog of St Mary’s University The idea that government should be based on Christian principles is continually under attack – not least on several occasions in the assisted suicide debate. Not […]
In this discussion with CEME Senior Research Fellow John Kroencke, Andrew Haldane discusses his view that economic growth is a failed lodestar for policy, presents the case for increasing opportunity for those at a disadvantage, and considers the problems with British public finance. This is the first entry in our Conversations with CEME Series which […]
Selected as a Financial Times Best Summer Book of 2025: Economics The Centre for Enterprise, Markets and Ethics is delighted to announce the official release today of our latest publication, a book by Brian (Lord) Griffiths which addresses the problem of inflation – Inflation Is About More Than Money: Economics, Politics and the Social Fabric. […]
The Centre for Enterprise, Markets and Ethics (CEME) is pleased to announce the publication of a report on the topic of non-executive directors. Is the Non-executive Director worth saving? by Richard Turnbull is available to download in PDF format here.
In Higher Ground, Alison Taylor offers sound practical advice on how to navigate the choppy waters of business leadership in the 21st century, reminding us that one firm cannot do everything and that political battles are divisive, yet perhaps returning to the basics is the best course to steer.
In Make Your Own Job, Erik Baker examines the ways in which an entrepreneurial work ethic became so embedded in America that it was adopted as assumed wisdom for all, rather than the choice of a few.