Islamic finance in the global economy
By: Ibrahim Warde.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
Subjects: Finance -- Islamic countries.; Finance -- Religious aspects -- Islam.; Financial institutions -- Islamic countries.
Description: "This book explains the paradox of a system rooted in the medieval era thriving in the global economy. It traces the evolution of Islamic finance, explores its significance from a historical and comparative perspective, and considers the strategic, marketing, managerial, political, economic, regulatory and cultural challenges faced by Islamic institutions."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.