(Ebook) An Introduction to Islamic Finance: Theory and Practice, Second Edition by Zamir Iqbal, Abbas Mirakhor(auth.) ISBN 9780470828083, 9781118390474, 0470828080, 1118390474
The first book to offer comprehensive coverage of Islamic finance and banking and its applications to the rest of the world, now fully revised and updated The ongoing international financial crisis has reignited debate over the development of a risk-sharing financial system, such as that required in Shariah Law. An Introduction to Islamic Finance: Theory and Practice, Second Edition highlights the core principles of risk sharing in Islam, arguing that a risk-sharing financial system is exactly what we need to promote greater financial stability.Providing comprehensive coverage of the fundamental theory behind Islamic finance and banking, according to the core concepts of Shariah law, authors Zamir Iqbal and Abbas Mirakhor clearly explain the distinct features of an Islamic financial system and how it compares with traditional financial models. Addressing the myriad important developments that have taken place in recent years, this second edition looks to the future, addressing emerging issues sure to influence future developments in Islamic finance.Explores the unique features of an Islamic financial system, how they compare to more traditional financial systems, and how they could improve themDiscusses all the most recent developments and emerging issues in Islamic financeUpdated with the latest developments, trends, innovations, and statistics, this new edition features additional chapters on the financial crisis, globalization, non-bank financial institutions, and recent developments in Takaful (Islamic insurance) The first edition of An Introduction to Islamic Finance established the book as the market leader, and this newly revised and updated second edition incorporates the most recent developments in this booming financial sector, including financial stability, globalization, and non-banking financial institutions.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–27): Chapter 2 The Economic System (pages 29–56): Chapter 3 Riba vs. Rate of Return (pages 57–74): Chapter 4 Financial Instruments (pages 75–98): Chapter 5 Risk Sharing as an Alternative to Debt (pages 99–112): Chapter 6 The Islamic Financial System (pages 113–136): Chapter 7 The Stability of the Islamic Financial System (pages 137–149): Chapter 8 Islamic Financial Intermediation and Banking (pages 151–172): Chapter 9 Capital Markets (pages 173–205): Chapter 10 Non?bank Financial Intermediation (pages 207–224): Chapter 11 Performance of Islamic Financial Services (pages 225–243): Chapter 12 Financial Engineering (pages 245–273): Chapter 13 Risk Management (pages 275–298): Chapter 14 Regulation of Islamic Financial Institutions (pages 299–322): Chapter 15 Corporate Governance (pages 323–349): Chapter 16 Globalization and its Challenges (pages 351–363): Chapter 17 Issues and Challenges (pages 365–392):
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