He has also received the article you wrote for "The
Bahá'í World" on the economic teachings of the Cause. As you say, the
writings are not so rich on this subject, and many of the issues at present
baffling the minds of the world are not even mentioned. The primary
consideration is the spirit that has to permeate our economic life and this
will gradually crystallize itself into definite institutions and principles
that would help to bring about the ideal condition foretold by Bahá'u'lláh....
It is very necessary that the teachings of the Cause along these lines be
presented to the public in a complete and clear form.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 20
December 1931 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the National Spiritual
Assembly of the United States and Canada; The Compilation of Compilations, vol.
III, Economics, Agriculture, and Related Subjects)
