ETHICS AND BANKING: COMPARING AN ECONOMICS AND A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. E Philip Davis NIESR and Brunel University London
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1 ETHICS AND BANKING: COMPARING AN ECONOMICS AND A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE E Philip Davis NIESR and Brunel University London
2 Abstract In this article, we seek to challenge the common approach of economics to ethics in banking, which can be characterized as pursuit of self-interest, even if it is realistic. We contend that widespread teaching of this approach, and its popularization, has been an important factor in the genesis of the financial crisis. In this we concur with Pope Benedict (2009), that business ethics risks becoming subservient to existing economic and financial systems rather than correcting their dysfunctional aspects. The approach of biblical theology, we contend, offers much greater challenges to unethical behaviour and hence deserves to be assessed seriously. There remains a difficulty of how the approaches that theology commends can be promoted in banking. Approaches could include the power of example, as well as enshrining the approach in remuneration mechanisms.
3 Introduction Bankers ethics came to the fore in crisis We contend regulatory tightening is necessary but not sufficient Hence we seek to look at ethics from two contrasting points of view Economics perspective Biblical theology
4 Structure Contrasting worldviews of economics and biblical theology Bankers ethics from an economics point of view Bankers ethics from a theological point of view Reconciling the two approaches to find the way forward
5 Contrasting worldviews Economics is the ruling paradigm of today Along with other social and physical sciences, it has in effect removed religion and spirituality from modern forms of institutional organisation such as banking. This in turn is part of the post-enlightenment shift to modernism based on empiricism which excludes the concept of non-physical reality, including reference to God As a social science, economics understands human actions in terms of motives, and not simply cause and effect. Both normative and positive economics assume human motivation is based on rational self-interest
6 Economics and its view of humanity offer a good diagnostic analysis of policy issues and economic development. Yet it is weak normatively due to its focus on efficiency and not values; in its view of the economy as a technical matter, autonomous from the rest of social relations and the moral sphere. Biblical theologyalso looks at positive and normative aspects Acknowledged that choices and actions are often determined by self-interest, relationships can be spoilt by power and fear, humanity may exploit nature, and work can become toil. A biblical view of humanity is more rounded than that of economics, with community life seen as crucial and not just individual fulfilment. While wealth is celebrated at times as indicating God s blessing, it is the relationship with God that a Christian sees as central to well-being. Being made in the image of God, humans have free choice but also responsibility.
7 Choices may entail money becoming an idol, and the economic system pervaded by structural injustices, which disadvantages those with least resources. Indeed, the strong normative element of the Bible has justice at the core. Accordingly, Christianity offer a critique of economics, with underlying concerns focused on aspects such as stewardship, useful work, protection for the vulnerable, and preservation of family life. Equally, whereas the state is ordained by God to keep the peace and administer justice, its decisions should still be monitored critically. As argued in Pope Benedict (2009) economics as usually taught ignores the issue that every economic decision has a moral consequence and singled out financiers who had not been building their work on an ethical foundation
8 Bankers ethics from an economics point of view The functions of the financial system are crucial to the modern economy The performance of these functions requires integrity and prudence on the part of bankers In this context, it has been widely notes that a dangerous pattern in terms of ethical behaviour may have been created by a combination of the bonus culture of banks and the safety net provided by the government. These incentives are not so favourable for shareholders, who may lose out in a government rescue ; this raises the issue of why they did not seek to exert greater corporate control.
9 Such an explanation of banker s behaviour as that set out above suggests direct culpability, with actions of lending officers and managers taken in full knowledge of the related risks. This is consistent with the economic model of humanity as pursuing self-interest. There may also be indirect channels of causality. Notably, there may have been disaster myopia, whereby lenders forgot there could be bad times again. In this context, it can be argued that the securitized products such as ABS that abounded in the run up to the crisis were particularly vulnerable to abuse in terms of underplaying of risk and/or disaster myopia.
10 The overall situation was worsened by the principal-agent problem, which is endemic in financial intermediation and business more generally. Three fallible resolutions Complete contracts Reputation Ongoing relationships Given the safety net, economics acknowledges importance of prudential regulation But in fact it would appear that the authorities had neglected liquidity regulation; the bonus culture was rarely investigated and capital adequacy was not maintained with sufficient rigour - implying disaster myopia and/or excessive focus on individual institutions While economics offers an understanding on the importance of banks and the incentives and motivations for bankers behaviour, there remain puzzles from the point of view of rational economic humanity paradigm. Equally, economics is silent on the ethical issues of prudence, trust, and honesty that are essential to the functioning of financial markets in the long term.
11 Bankers ethics from a biblical perspective Biblical theology takes a radically different approach to the world from economics, as noted above. Christianity (and Judaism) has to be seen not as a religion or a list of moral guidelines and beliefs but as the account of an ongoing relationship of love between God and his creation Man is called, in the words of Jesus to Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbour as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments(matthew 22:37b- 40)
12 Scripture is thus a comprehensive understanding of reality such as all life originating from God, the nature of God and man, and life's meaning. Christian ethics requires the use of reason to derive from Scripture certain precepts and narratives that guide human action and bring about certain consequences, primarily to pursue the ideals of love and service to others (Calkins, 2000) and practicing good stewardship of money and resources. This is the task we attempt here with a particular application to bankers behaviour in the recent financial crisis. While the sophistication of the modern financial system is absent from scripture, the underlying ethical issues are not, including those related directly to banking ethics. It has considerable application to banking and business ethics, with for example over 100 of the 613 precepts in the Pentateuch dealing with economic life and business, and in the Bible as a whole there are 500 passages in the Bible on faith, 500 on prayer and 2350 on money.
13 A realism about human nature The issue of hubris Breakdown of relationships Avoidance of responsibility Stress Pride Irrational behaviour
14 The Bible and work Biblical value placed on the quality of work Work is sustaining and directing the world, and seeking the welfare of creation Work provides human beings with meaning and significance Work is fulfilment of spiritual life, skills are to be shared Enterprise and hard work are celebrated Key issue of integrity, honesty and diligence
15 The Bible and wealth The Bible has a positive attitude to wealth, seen as a reward for some from God for obeying his laws Wealth is good but greed is not. Hence the importance among the ten commandment to not covet which entails greed and lust Even for people who are very highly paid and wealthy, happiness and satisfaction are often absent Warnings of the dangers of greed
16 The Bible and banking Diversification of portfolios False weights and measures Traditional attitude against lending Calvin; under law of love and good stewardship, there could be no objection to loans on reasonable terms between equal parties with good business reasons to lend and borrow
17 Selected teaching of Jesus on finance Giving to Caesar what is Caesar s and to God what is God s While his followers must be in the world and hence (for example) pay taxes and have jobs in finance, God must have a final say in daily living. Worship of money via employment is worship of a false god Jesus stood opposed to the intrusion of the commercial and financial world into the sacred realm of worship of God and relationship with him..while accepting the trade of finance
18 Long term view of life Idea of the servant transposes into the principle that bankers should put their customer s interests first Jesus was interested in motivations, and thus encouraged honesty and plain speaking in business dealings. He commends advance risk assessment and risk taking
19 The parable of the shrewd manager the principal agent problem Jesus commends the manager for being alert and generous (albeit with another s money) in his own long term interests, but highlights that his problem was that he was not trustworthy Trustworthiness is dependent on love and loyalty, and where they are directed. Our treasure will be where our heart is. The manager was loyal only to himself and to money Scripture calls mankind to be trustworthy to God, and we become trustworthy by being honest with money
20 Reconciling the two approaches to find a way forward Regulation, values and virtues The response to the banking difficulties has been a call for tightening of regulation While these elements are essential, forms of regulation may be too technical. They should arguably be complemented by regulation encouraging more basic values as benchmarks for behaviour Regulation (and firm culture) promoting values may end up with pious lists to write on the wall and ignore, or seek to circumvent Acrucial complement is virtues, which Vincent (2008) defines as personal capacity for action, the fruit of a series of good actions, a power of progress and perfection.
21 Examples of kingdom virtues are honesty, prudence, courage, justice, trustworthiness, and diligence the internal conviction of what is right behaviour and determination to follow it through. the most important of these is prudence the perfected ability of individuals possessing right freedom and free will to make morally correct practical decisions how and whether bankers can be motivated to follow prudence, integrity, and business ethics We accept that virtues cannot be relied on alone some people will always lack virtue and need regulations and values to be measured against. limit losses via disaster myopia by retaining older bankers with corporate memory and experience of past crises
22 The influence and size of the financial sector Have institutions which were devised for the good of the community become self-seeking and destructive and too influential politically? Attitudes to finance may need to change Tendency to personify institutions and the market is what Bible calls idolatry, attributing agency to something we have made ourselves also a way for individuals to seek to avoid responsibility by blaming the system or the institution Size of sector can also be challenged political influence stronger and ethical challenge less likely
23 Relationships and market structure Is ethical behaviour more likely under oligopoly or competition? Oligopoly wide margins and scope for non competitive behaviour but also exploitation Competition reputation important and scope for switching but need to maximise profits (cut corners) to ensure survival Contestable market a desirable balance for ethical behaviour? And mutuality as opposed to equity financed Does it depend on the time horizon? Unethical behaviour by banks may aid short run profit maximisation but affects reputation in the long run and hence customer loyalty Importance of publicity to unethical behaviour and role of Consumers Associations and better consumer understanding of financial products
24 Conclusions Challenge the common approach of economics to ethics in banking, which can be characterized as pursuit of self-interest Widespread teaching of this approach, and its popularization, has been an important factor in the genesis of the financial crisis. Approach of biblical theology, we contend, offers much greater challenges to what is commonly seen as unethical behaviour and hence deserves to be assessed seriously. There remains a difficulty of how the approaches that theology commends can be promoted in banking. Approaches could include the power of example, as well as enshrining the approach in remuneration mechanisms.
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