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This article argues that the global economic crisis which began in 2008 creates opportunity for a wide-ranging debate about how internal and international markets operate; a debate to which theology would have much to contribute. While on the one hand it is important to look at the factors behind the crisis with a view to preventing its repetition, of greater worth would be a conversation-involving all stakeholdersabout the values that should underpin economic activity once the crisis has passed. This will involve asking questions about the fundamental purpose of market activity-is it simply to achieve 'growth' in GDP terms or, additionally, outcomes like 'happiness' and 'well-being'-and exploring how markets can operate to strengthen societies and enable all to enjoy 'fullness of life'.

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