This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." Dr. North talks about capitalism. Is greed good? Is it evil? Or is it something else?

This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietna in their new book, Good Intentions: Nine Hot Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith

In this segment, Dr. North reveals how we can give a poor child a million dollars. He also explains the biggest difference between the middle class and those in poverty: human capital.

This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith."

Many faith-based organizations advocate a “living wage.” What are the effects of increasing minimum wage? In this segment, Dr. North discusses the unintended consequences that can result from an increase in the minimum wage.

Many Christians care about the environment because we are called to be stewards of God's creation and to love our neighbors. But what can Christians do to make a difference? Is polluting a sin? Are schemes like "cap and trade" good solutions?

You’ve probably heard the old adage “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Does it follow that the road to economic hell paved with good intentions? This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." In this segment, Dr. North discusses family values… specifically marriage. What is the economic power of marriage? What does “family friendly” mean, and what locations really are family friendly?

You’ve probably heard the old adage “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Does it follow that the road to economic hell paved with good intentions? This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." In this segment, Dr. North discusses immigration. Are illegal immigrants taking jobs from poor Americans and driving down wages for the rest? Are they crippling U.S. schools, hospitals and assistance programs?

Tune in for the Business Review from KWBU and Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Join host C.J. Jackson in a 9-week series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith." Some refer to the new book as "Jesus Freakonomics."

GAS PRICES -- This is one of a series of conversations with Dr. Charles North, associate professor of economics, on issues he writes about with Bob Smietana in their new book "Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith."

Anyone who wants to transact business in China would be wise to learn at least one short word of the language: guanxi. Knowing the meaning and practicing the concept helps -- even in everyday shopping, say Baylor students who have spent time in China and researched the country's culture and marketplace practices.

Recently Joshua Eisenman, a political scientist and a Fellow in Asia Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, spoke at Baylor’s Global Business Forum, which explored China and the World Economy. China has realized impressive results by using government and party relations in Africa, according to Eisenman. China has developing interests in Africa, and the political and economic come together.