About the Contributor(s): Michael Greene is an ordained clergyperson in the United Methodist Church and lead pastor at Highland Hills United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas. He has taught at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University, Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Hollins College, Paul Quinn College, and the University of North Texas. Dr. Greene holds doctorates in economics and religious ethics. His work has appeared in numerous academic journals, including The Review of Black Political Economy, The Journal of Socio-Economics, and Economic Letters.