An Islamic perspective on governance

Zafar Iqbal and Mervyn K. Lewis examine, from an Islamic perspective, some central issues in public, economic and corporate governance. Amongst topics analysed are theories of justice, taxation, budget deficits, Islamic financing modes, public and private accountability, and corruption. This unique...

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Main Author: Iqbal, Zafar
Other Authors: Lewis, Mervyn
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cheltenham, U.K Edward Elgar c2009
Series:New horizons in money and finance
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Collection: Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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520 |a 1. Perspectives on governance -- 2. The methodology of Islamic economics -- 3. Justice : the inner core of governance -- 4. An Islamic perspective on taxation -- 5. Problems of implementing taxation in Islamic countries -- 6. Islamic position on budget deficits -- 7. Financing methods for government bodies -- 8. Accountability and governance -- 9. Governance and corruption -- 10. Conclusion