Islamic Banking and Finance

This book discusses the nature and theories which govern systems of Islamic finance including its most distinctive features and its relationship with conventional financial institutions.

Autorentext

Zubair Hasan is an acclaimed economist and author. He taught at the University of Delhi and the International Islamic University of Malaysia. He has published numerous articles, commentaries and book reviews in academic journals of repute on topics in economics and finance. In recognition of his numerous contributions, he was awarded the prestigious Islamic Development Bank Prize in Islamic Economics in 2009.

Inhalt

1. Introduction to Islamic Finance 2. Value of money, trade cycles and social consequences 3. Islamic finance: The basics 4. Contracts and instruments 5. Financing consumer durables 6. Islamic financial markets 7. Investment sukuk: Islamic bonds 8. Risk and risk management 9. Islam and insurance (Takaful) 10. Law, regulation, and governance