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This book provides a comprehensive and practical framework for conducting research in the fields of economics and finance. It guides readers through each stage of the research process, from identifying and refining research questions to designing appropriate methodologies, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings effectively. The text underscores the importance of systematic, transparent, and reproducible research practices in producing credible and impactful results. By combining theoretical insights with practical guidance, the book equips both emerging and established researchers with the essential tools to carry out high-quality, methodologically sound studies that contribute meaningfully to the advancement of economic and financial knowledge.

Income inequality is a serious problem confronting not only the developed world but also developing countries. Recently, financialization has been one of the culprits identified in literature as one of the cause of income inequality. This book offers the only detailed presentation of the how financialization aided the spread of income inequality in Organization of Islamic Cooperation, OIC countries. Finance has taking a center stage in the affairs of most developing economies, surpassing the real sector of the economy. The result is the creation of an indebted society in which people are comfortable with financing their financial needs through credit. This creates a debt laden society that is trapped in the cycle of debt. This book represents a comprehensive and indispensable source for students, practitioners and the general public at large. It presents data which shows the buildup of debt and the rising income inequality in Muslim countries. It includes discussion of the rise in rentier income, financialization of everyday life, decline in physical capital accumulation and deregulation of the financial sector. The book therefore, proffers solutions on how Muslim countries can come out of the present economic problem facing them. The promotion and adoption of Islamic principles, which promotes risk sharing based contracts as against debt based transaction is the way to go. When financial contracts are based on the principles of risk sharing, any gains from economic activities get to be shared equitably. Hence, not only capital owners get to enjoy the benefit from the income derived from investments, but rather, all parties that partake in the contract. Distinguished by its clarity and readability as it is written in a very easy to understand language, it is an important reference work for any concerned individual interested on the recent causes of income inequality in Muslim World.

This book is structured to guide the students through the core areas of international economics. We begin with the fundamental theories of international trade, exploring why nations trade and how they benefit, moving from classical insights to modern explanations that account for intra-industry trade and dynamic technological shifts. We then delve into the realm of trade policy, examining the various tools governments use to influence trade flows and their economic consequences. The second half of the book shifts focus to international finance, unravelling the complexities of foreign exchange markets, balance of payments, international capital movements, and the macroeconomic policies used to manage external balances. Throughout these discussions, the Malaysian experience will serve as a recurring thread, illustrating how theoretical models play out in a dynamic, developing economy.

This publication highlights the vast untapped potentials of Islamic finance if unleashed could help meet the massive demand for long-term financing for infrastructure development, promote financial inclusion and spur economic development. Most importantly, the publication underscores the challenges facing Islamic finance in the midst of the era of the new normal - the uncertainties in global economic outlook, accelerated technological changes stimulating expansion of new financial instruments and products, and rising regulatory demands.

In an increasingly interconnected world, where information flows at the speed of light and communities form with the click of a button, a curious paradox has emerged. We are more connected than ever, yet often find ourselves isolated within digital walls of our own making. We seek out voices that echo our own beliefs, news that confirms our existing biases, and communities that affirm our perspectives without challenge. This phenomenon, the "echo chamber," has become a defining characteristic of our modern discourse, quietly eroding our capacity for empathy, critical thought, and genuine understanding. This book, No echo chambers here: the power of varied voices, is an invitation to break free from these self-imposed intellectual confines. It is a journey into the profound importance of seeking out, listening to, and truly engaging with perspectives that differ from our own.

Ever wondered what really goes on behind those imposing University gates, in the hushed corners of the library, or within the seemingly impenetrable minds of academics? Well, pull up a comfy chair, grab a cuppa kopi o, teh tarik (or something stronger like espresso, depending on your current PhD stress levels), because you're about to embark on a roller coaster journey that's equal parts enlightening, frustrating, and, dare I say, I hilarious. This isn't your average dry, academic textbook. Oh no. This is a tell-all (mostly), a laugh-out-loud (hopefully) look at the the glorious, messy, and utterly unique adventure that is a PhD. Why am I qualified to guide you through this labyrinth, you ask? Because I've lived it. I have survived it. All of it.