Introduction to Islamic Economics :Theory and Application ( Wiley Finance )

Publication subTitle :Theory and Application

Publication series :Wiley Finance

Author: Hossein Askari  

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year: 2014

E-ISBN: 9781118732977

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781118732960

Subject: F7 Trade Economy

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Language: ENG

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Gain deeper insight into the principles and theory of Islamic economics

Introduction to Islamic Economics: Theory and Application provides an overview of the organizing principles and fundamentals of an Islamic economy. With deep discussion of the characteristics, rationale, key institutions, objectives, and instruments at work, the book addresses the core economic principles underlying a system based on the foundational teachings of Islam, and examines the implications for economic policies. Social welfare, economic justice, market functionality, efficiency, and equity are explored from an Islamic perspective, and the role and instruments of fiscal and monetary policy in Islamic systems are used to illustrate contemporary applications.

Universities around the globe are offering courses on Islamic economics and finance, but despite the industry's rapid growth, most research has been focused on the financial principles rather than underlying economic principles. The first book of its kind, Introduction to Islamic Economics brings all the key concepts together into one reference volume. By outlining the ways in which Islamic finance and Islamic economics interrelate, this book can help readers to:

  • Develop an understanding of the Islamic economic system and its institutional scaffolding
  • Differentiate between the major characteristics of the dominant conventional economy and one based on the fundamental sources of Islam
  • Understand the conditions that must be met for a just, well-balanced, stable, and growing economy
  • Clarify the role of State, public policy, and risk-sharing in the Islamic financial system

The Islamic financial system is expanding quickly, and those looking to increase their relevance in a changing economic landscape must get up to speed. Introduction to Islamic Economics provides a comprehensive overview of underlying economic system offering a deeper understanding of the feature of the system. This book is an excellent complement to Introduction to Islamic Finance, 2E by Iqbal and Mirakhor.

Chapter

Irrational Assumption of Rational Self-Interest

Negative Impact on Environment

Islamic Economics Paradigm

Short History of Economic Thought in Islam

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

2. Foundation of the Islamic Economic Paradigm

Meta-Framework and Archetype of Economic Rules

Implications of the Agent-Trustee Relationship

Significance of Rule Compliance

Impact of Scarcity

Rationality and Freedom of Choice

Individual Obligations, Rights, and Self-Interest

Central Notion of Justice

Shariah: The Law

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

3. Institutional Framework and Key Institutions

Key Institutions

Property

Contracts and Contractual Obligations

Trust

Markets: The Code of Conduct

Risk Sharing

Wealth Accumulation and Utilization

Wealth Distribution and Redistribution

Work and Work Ethics

Competition and Cooperation

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

4. The Islamic Economic System

Social and Economic Justice

Equality of Opportunity

Justice in Exchange (Economic Transactions)

Distributive Justice

Prohibition of Interest (Al-Riba)

Risk-Sharing Economic System

Role of the State

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

5. Key Microeconomic Concepts

Defining Microeconomics

Issue of Needs versus Wants

Consumer Behavior

Theory of the Firm

Production Cost

Risk and Profit-Sharing Feature

Dynamics of Demand and Supply

Equilibrium

Role of Markets

Efficiency versus Equity

Market Models

Role of the State

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

6. Key Macroeconomics Concepts

Principal Economic Agents

National Income

Consumption, Savings, Investment, and National Income Determination

National Income and Output Determination

Inflation

Unemployment

Open Economy: Trade in Goods and Services with Other Countries

Why International Trade Is So Central to Islam

Classical Theories of International Trade

Implications of Islamic Teachings for International Trade and Economic Integration

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

7. Macroeconomic Equilibrium: Characteristics of an Islamic Economy

Models of an Interest-Free Economy

Closed Economy Model

Open Economy Model

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

8. The Financial System

Notion of Risk Sharing

Building Blocks of the Islamic Financial System

Islamic Banking System

Two-Tier Mudarabah

Two-Windows Model

Wikala Model

Liabilities

Assets

Distinctive Features of the Islamic Mode of Intermediation and Banking

Capital Markets

Stock Markets

Securitized-Asset-Linked Securities-Markets

Derivative Markets

Takaful (Islamic Insurance)

Primary, Secondary, and Money Markets

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

9. Role of the State and Public Policy

Basic Roles of the State in All Economic Systems

Role of the State in the Islamic Economic System

Policy Instruments of the State in Islam

Economic Justice and Public Policy

Role of Public Policy

Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Public Policy and Societal Risk Management

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

10. Fiscal Policy

Role of Fiscal Policy

Fiscal Policy in an Islamic Economy

Taxation

Flat Tax

Wealth Tax

Public Finance

Case for National Participation Paper

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

11. Monetary Policy

Role of Monetary Policy

Monetary Policy in an Islamic Economy

Choice of Islamic Monetary Instrument

Choice of Direct Instruments

Choice of Indirect Instruments

Government Securities and Open Market Operations

Equity-Based Government Securities

Open Market-Type Operations

Open Market Operations

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

12. Economic Development and Growth

Evolution of Western Economic Thought: From Smith to North and Sen

Foundation and Framework of Development and Growth in Islam

Economic Growth in Islam

Dimensions of Development in Islam

Distribution Justice, the Market, and the State

Islamic Perspective on Financial Inclusion

Risk Sharing and Wealth Redistribution

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

13. Economic and Social Welfare

Social Safety Net Provisions

Concept of Safety Net and Welfare

Empirical Evidence on Social Welfare from Select Muslim Countries

Healthcare

Education

Employment and Labor

Subsidies

Reforms

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

14. Economic State of Affairs in OIC Countries

Public Policy in the Islamic Economic System

Dimensions of Economic and Social Achievements in Muslim Countries

Summary

Key Terms

Questions

Glossary of Arabic Terms

Bibliography

Index

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