- `Abdu'l-Bahá's Blueprint for a Progressive and Prosperous Iran, by Adib Masumian (2016). 'Abduʼl-Bahá's contributions to Iranian thought and social discourse, as recorded in his seminal work The Secret of Divine Civilization.
- Challenges of Sustainable Development, by Augusto Lopez-Carlos (2012). Economic growth contributes to global prosperity, but it may conflict with environmental constraints. The interactions among conservation, technology, international cooperation, and human values can prevent future crises and assist collective evolution.
- Comments on Power and Authority, Historical Consciousness, and Modes of Communication: Foreword to the 2nd Edition of Planning Progress, by Todd Smith (2024-12). Reflections on what Bahá'ís have achieved in the decades since this book was published, particularly in the way they seek to transform the material and spiritual dimensions of life at individual and social levels; the degraded state of today's leadership.
- Economic Prosperity: A Global Imperative, by Mary Fish (1997). Economic growth does not necessarily enhance human welfare. The Prosperity of Humankind recognizes the role of economics in igniting the capacity of humankind. The Bahá'í concept of human nature opens a dialogue between religion and economists.
- Embracing Interdependence: Foundations for a World in Transition, by Bahá'í International Community (2024-09-04). Statement on the occasion of the United Nations Summit of the Future, advocating for global governance reform centered on humanity's oneness, urging leaders to prioritize unity, justice, and interdependence for lasting peace.
- For the Betterment of the World: The Worldwide Bahá'í Community's Approach to Social and Economic Development, by Office of Social and Economic Development (2003/2008/2018/2023). Essays, photographs, and overviews of local projects around the world, illustrating how Bahá'í principles are being carried out in practice, prepared by the Office of Social and Economic Development of the Bahá'í International Community.
- Global Prosperity for Humankind: The Bahá'í Model, by Noojan Kazemi (1996).
- Inquiry on the Role of Religion in Wealth and Poverty, An, by Hooshmand Badee (2017). There are areas where religion has contributed to the debate on wealth creation and poverty eradication. Partnership of two disciplines — religion as a spiritual realm and economics as a social science — fosters human well-being.
- Learning to Read Social Reality in the Light of the Revelation: Twenty-Five Years of Contributing to the Discourse of Ethics in Business, by Haleh Arbab (2015). The Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity works to learn how to advance the capacity of individuals and groups to participate in some of the prevalent discourses of society, for the betterment of the world and the growth of civilization.
- Millennium Forum, by Universal House of Justice (2000-09-24).
- New Framework for Global Prosperity, A, by Bahá'í International Community (2006-01). Bahá'í International Community's submission to the 2006 Commission on Social Development on the review of the First United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty
- Peace and Prosperity, by Louis Damore (2001-10-26). The major threats facing the world (social inequity; environmental decline; unchecked arms proliferation) and the potential contribution of the world tourist indstry in resolving them.
- Principles of Spiritual Economics: A Compilation from the Bahá'í Writings, Hooshmand Badee, comp. (2015/2025). A book-length compilation, in 38 chapters, from the writings of Bahá’u’lláh, The Báb, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice on the relationship between economics and 33 sub-topics.
- Prosperity of Humankind, by Bahá'í International Community (1995-03-03). A statement prepared by the Bahá'í International Community Office of Public Information, Haifa, first distributed at the United Nations World Summit on Social Development, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1995.
- Prosperity of Humankind Study Outline, Brett Zamir, comp. (2003). Detailed outline of this publication.
- Prosperity of Humankind: An Outline, by Sana Rezai (2012). Content outline of the document prepared by the Bahá'í International Community's Office of Public Information, released in January 1995 in preparation for the UN World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen.
- Rabindranath Tagore: Some Encounters with Bahá'ís, by Peter Terry (1992/2015). 'Abdu'l-Bahá is alleged to have met India's poet laureate Tagore in Chicago in 1912. This article examines the historical sources for that story.
- Regarding Economic Life, by Universal House of Justice (2017-03-01). Themes of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings include the reorganization of human society, how to participate in the material affairs of society in a way consistent with divine precepts, and how collective prosperity can be advanced through justice and collaboration.
- Rethinking Prosperity: Forging Alternatives to a Culture of Consumerism, by Bahá'í International Community (2010-05-03). The BIC's contribution to the 18th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, New York.
- Role of Business in Enhancing The Prosperity of Humankind, The, by William Walker, Jane Nelson, Matthew Weinberg George Starcher, ed. (2001). Three articles about exploring and implementing concepts from Prosperity of Humankind, including building partnerships, toward a new concept of prosperity, preservation of wildlife, and examples of successful initiatives.
- Secret of Divine Civilization, by Abdu'l-Bahá Marzieh Gail, trans. (1957). Originally issued anonymously in 1875, this was ʻAbdu'l-Bahá's program for the developmental reform of society within an Iranian context.
- Secret of Divine Civilization Translation, Capital Punishment, and Other Questions, by Universal House of Justice (1991-06-20). On the capitalization of pronouns, reference to "we Muslims," works of Abdu'l-Bahá revealed during the time of Bahá'u'lláh, the first person to recognize Bahá'u'lláh, and designer of the temple in Ishqabad. Includes a compilation on capital punishment.
- Secret of Divine Civilization, The, by Fariba Moghadam (2021-05). Overview of the history Abdu'l-Bahá's treatise, and its themes presented through a compilation of quotations. Prepared for the Wilmette Institute.
- Shared Prosperity: How Does That Work?, by Wendi Momen (2015). The goal of shared prosperity includes two key elements: economic growth and equity. Without sustained growth, the poor are unlikely to increase their living standards, participate in broad ownership, or enjoy equitable use of land and resources.
- Strengthening Solidarity: Social Cohesion as a Driver of Development, by Bahá'í International Community (2025-01-22). A statement to the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development: Social cohesion, grounded in moral principles, is essential for sustainable development, fostering unity, resilience, and collective prosperity beyond material resources.
- Sustainable Consumption and True Prosperity, by Arthur Lyon Dahl (1998-11). The problems of consumption and their solutions.
- Sustainable Development and Prosperity, by Arthur Lyon Dahl (2001-10-27). The goal of development is to achieve prosperity, but prosperity has multiple dimensions, it’s not just something material, but also includes environmental, social, and spiritual prosperity.
- The Role of Public Institutions in Ensuring Social Well-Being, by Alex Vedovi (2020-05). Questions around government’s role in social welfare and the welfare state; Bahá'í perspectives on the government's role in supporting well-being; taxation, wealth, and poverty;
- True Foundation of All Economics, The, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice Hooshmand Badee, comp. (1993/2000/2013). Book-length compilation ordered by chapters covering 26 themes on the economy, welfare, development, women's employment, work ethics, morality, agriculture, extremes of wealth and poverty, profit-sharing, health and alcohol, consultation.
- Wealth, Redistribution of, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.). Extract from "Jurisprudence and the Distribution of Wealth" followed by compilation "The Redistribution of Wealth — Some Specific Measures."
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