Islamic Economic Systems
(Sprache: Englisch)
This book is the first serious effort to provide an explanation of the principles of economics in Islam within the context of economic institutions. This book explains the fundamental rules and principles dealing with contracts, trust, and property rights...
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This book is the first serious effort to provide an explanation of the principles of economics in Islam within the context of economic institutions. This book explains the fundamental rules and principles dealing with contracts, trust, and property rights and demonstrates how well-developed institutions following these rules will lead to sustainable economic development. The book also discusses the important issues of governance in Islam which is centered on the rights and obligations of stakeholders. A fascinating introduction to this fast developing area of economics. As the Islamic finance markets boom there is a growing interest in related subjects. This book should prove a timely addition to the growing library of Islamic works The authors are well respected experts from the IMF&World Bank, and have direct access to the latest research and thought leaders Economics has proved to be a popular subject for us in the past. This new angle should excite a lot of interest An invaluable introduction to the core concepts of Islamic economic systems and their implications for global trade and finance
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Islamic Economic Systems “
Chapter I: Economic Systems, Institutions and Economic Growth: A General PerspectiveThis chapter will review current research on the role of institutions in economic growth and will provide a general perspective on the subject-matter. It will also discuss the implication of the relationship between institutions and the economic development of a country. (20 pages)
Chapter II: Islamic Economic Systems, Institutions and Economic Growth: An Islamic Perspective
This chapter will present a background of Islamic laws, rules and norms governing different aspects of individuals, society, and state relations. Basic outline of the Islamic economic system will be covered, followed by a discussion of how Islam envisions the way societies can achieve economic growth without poverty and the institutions that play important role in this respect. Islam's emphasis on social justice and its implication in shaping economic institutions will be expounded. This chapter will set the stage for discussing the building blocks of economic institutions in detail in subsequent chapters
(25 pages)
Chapter III: Socio-Economic Justice
This chapter will discuss the most important desideratum of the Islamic economic system, i.e. achievement of socio-economic justice. Islam's emphasis on achieving justice in all economic dealings, achieving and preserving social order, cohesion, and solidarity will be discussed. The chapter will highlight the implications of socioeconomic justice for economic relations in the society and for sustainable growth without poverty. (20 pages)
Chapter IV: Ownership, Property Rights, Trust and Contracts
This chapter will discuss the principles, rules, and norms governing ownership, property rights, trust, and contracts in Islam. Understanding these principles will help the reader in appreciating how the core set of underlying rules of behavior assures equitable economic growth. Importance of the commitment to preserving the sanctity of contracts will
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be discussed along with the rights and obligations associated with the property rights. This chapter will also discuss the concept of trust and the centrality assigned to the responsibility of remaining faithful to a trust relationship. The notion of trust plays a critical role in the economic system and in the governance structure of the society proposed by Islam. (25 pages)
Chapter V: Distributive Justice
This chapter will discuss specifics of production, exchange, and distribution in an Islamic economy. A discussion of the functioning of markets and rules governing production, exchange, and distribution will focus on the unique view of Islam on these important aspects of the system. It will be argued that following the rules and norms of behavior discussed in Chapters IV and V ensures that distributive justice is obtained. (20 pages)
Chapter VI: Redistributive Justice
This chapter will discuss the redistributive rules and norms of post-distribution behavior of individuals. These relate to such institutions as Zakat, Khoms, Infaq fi sabil-Allah, Qardul Hassan, and the institutions of Waqf and inheritance designed to correct patterns of inequality that resulted from a just distribution of Chapter V. These social welfare institutions are considered as vital instruments in preventing poverty, in the first place, and alleviating it, if it persists, and promoting economic development. The chapter will also discuss the role these institutions have played throughout the Islamic history and why it is important to rediscover these institutions. (25 pages)
Chapter VII: Governance Model
This chapter will discuss the Islamic perspective on legitimate governance, the responsibilities of the governor and the governed (the stakeholders) and other related issues. The chapter will offer a governance model centered on the stakeholders with their rights and duties. Governance implication for economic management and a discussion on the applicability of the governance model to Islamic financial institutions will follow. (20 pages)
Chapter V: Distributive Justice
This chapter will discuss specifics of production, exchange, and distribution in an Islamic economy. A discussion of the functioning of markets and rules governing production, exchange, and distribution will focus on the unique view of Islam on these important aspects of the system. It will be argued that following the rules and norms of behavior discussed in Chapters IV and V ensures that distributive justice is obtained. (20 pages)
Chapter VI: Redistributive Justice
This chapter will discuss the redistributive rules and norms of post-distribution behavior of individuals. These relate to such institutions as Zakat, Khoms, Infaq fi sabil-Allah, Qardul Hassan, and the institutions of Waqf and inheritance designed to correct patterns of inequality that resulted from a just distribution of Chapter V. These social welfare institutions are considered as vital instruments in preventing poverty, in the first place, and alleviating it, if it persists, and promoting economic development. The chapter will also discuss the role these institutions have played throughout the Islamic history and why it is important to rediscover these institutions. (25 pages)
Chapter VII: Governance Model
This chapter will discuss the Islamic perspective on legitimate governance, the responsibilities of the governor and the governed (the stakeholders) and other related issues. The chapter will offer a governance model centered on the stakeholders with their rights and duties. Governance implication for economic management and a discussion on the applicability of the governance model to Islamic financial institutions will follow. (20 pages)
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Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Abbas Mirakhor
- 2009, 224 Seiten, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0470822945
- ISBN-13: 9780470822944
Sprache:
Englisch
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