Islamic Finance Law, Economics, and Practice
This book provides an overview of the practice of Islamic finance and the historical roots that define its modes of operation. The focus of the book is analytical and forward-looking. It shows that Islamic finance exists mainly as a form of rent-seeking legal-arbitrage.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
2006
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Add Tag | Summary: | This book provides an overview of the practice of Islamic finance and the historical roots that define its modes of operation. The focus of the book is analytical and forward-looking. It shows that Islamic finance exists mainly as a form of rent-seeking legal-arbitrage. |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 221 pages illustrations 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-218) and index |
| ISBN: | 9780521864145 |
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