Islamic finance : law, economics, and practice / Mahmoud A. El-Gamal.
Islamic finance : law, economics, and practice / Mahmoud A. El-Gamal.
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Cambridge [UK] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Date
2006.
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N332.0917/ 1
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
Jurisprudence and arbitrage -- Two major prohibitions : Riba and Gharar -- Salebased -- Derivativelike -- Leasing, securitization, and Sukuk -- partnerships and equity investment -- Islamic financial institutions -- Governance and regulatory solutions in mutuality -- Beyond Shari'a arbitrage.
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Publisher
Cambridge [UK] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2006.
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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 primarily today as a form of rent-seeking legal arbitrage. An alternative that emphasizes substance rather than form would serve...
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Islamic finance : law, economics, and practice / Mahmoud A. El-Gamal.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N332.0917/ 1
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74VKKJq5KQNZ
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ISBN
0521864143 (hardback)
9780521864145 (hardback)
DDC
332.091767
MMS ID
991021814399702626
