Inside Islamic Finance: An Industry and Its Culture
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (575 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440839603 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 185 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Using research results and in-depth interviews, this book is the first of its kind to explore the cultural psychology of Islamic finance and its impact on the global community.• Considers how Islamic economic practices may inspire innovative ways to reform financial systems• Addresses the motivation of Muslims dedicated to this niche industry• Lends a human perspective to the financial sector• Describes the history and origins of Islamic finance and discusses its place in today's world economy• Outlines ethical and moral beliefs prevalent in the industry
About the AuthorKaren Hunt-Ahmed is acting president of the Chicago Islamic Microfinance Project, a research fellow at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, and an international research fellow at the World Engagement Institute.
Karen Hunt-Ahmed is acting president of the Chicago Islamic Microfinance Project, a research fellow at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, and an international research fellow at the World Engagement Institute.