Islamic capitalism and finance origins, evolution and the future
This illuminating and thought-provoking book questions whether classical Islamic capitalism, which has served Muslims so well for centuries, can provide a viable alternative world economic system. In the current recession--the worst since 1929--this is surely a provocative question. But if Islamic c...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham, U.K
Edward Elgar
2011
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| Series: | Studies in Islamic finance, accounting and governance
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This illuminating and thought-provoking book questions whether classical Islamic capitalism, which has served Muslims so well for centuries, can provide a viable alternative world economic system. In the current recession--the worst since 1929--this is surely a provocative question. But if Islamic capitalism is to emerge as a viable alternative, its nature and systems must be well understood pt. 1. Value systems behind institutions -- pt. 2. Historical institutions of private enterprise : capital accumulation -- pt. 3. Historical institutions of capital redistribution and public finance -- pt. 4. Islamic capitalism and finance today -- pt. 5. Future of Islamic capitalism and financing |
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| Physical Description: | xxxiii, 323 p ill |
| ISBN: | 9780857931474 9780857937629 9780857931481 |