Leading Issues in Islamic Economics and Finance

Overview

The book discusses leading issues in Islamic economics and finance that continue to remain in a fluid, non-consensual state in the profession. It examines the nature and significance of Islamic economics.

Main Topics

The book deals with the mainstream topics including growth, environment, distributive justice, monetary policy, risk treatment, methodology and Basel Accords to rehabilitate them for the Islamic discipline within the framework of scarcity, self-interest and gain maximization.

Role of the State

Further, it explores the role of the state in directing the economy toward achieving Islamic goals of development and welfare.