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Insightful primer on global Islamic finance dynamics.
If you've been curious about the principles and operation of Islamic banking, Masood's comprehensive text can serve as both an educational tool and an insightful resource. Blending academic research with real-world case studies, it illuminates the unique challenges and experiences of Islamic banking across the globe. Whether you're a finance professional or a student, its depth will satisfy your intellectual curiosity and enhance your understanding of a key financial sector.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780230338395
Authors:
Omar Masood
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Date of Publication: 2011-11-16
Format: Hardcover
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In a world where conventional interest-based finance is the dominant framework, Islamic banking faces many challenges. This book is the first to address different Islamic banking issues from both the researchers and practitioners' perspective across the world, reviewing their past experiences of Islamic banks.
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Insightful primer on global Islamic finance dynamics.
If you've been curious about the principles and operation of Islamic banking, Masood's comprehensive text can serve as both an educational tool and an insightful resource. Blending academic research with real-world case studies, it illuminates the unique challenges and experiences of Islamic banking across the globe. Whether you're a finance professional or a student, its depth will satisfy your intellectual curiosity and enhance your understanding of a key financial sector.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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