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This insightful book explores the transformative potential of Islamic social finance (ISF) in addressing the social and economic challenges facing communities worldwide. Combining theoretical analyses with practical examples, the authors shed light on how ISF empowers people, promotes fairness, and supports sustainable development.

This textbook looks at the similarities and differences between Islamic capital markets and conventional capital markets. It explains each particular topic from both the conventional and the Islamic perspective, offering a full understanding of Islamic capital markets, processes, and instruments.In addition to a full explanation of Islamic products, the book also ensures a holistic understanding of the dual markets within which Islamic capital markets operate. Ideal for both students and current practitioners, it fills a large gap in the current literature on the subject. Whereas most books in this field cover the topic only superficially, this book offers the depth of coverage and academic rigor needed by professionals and serious students. Unlike competing texts that focus mainly on Shariah and qualitative issues of capital markets, this book has the right blend of qualitative and quantitative material. It covers all key areas of a conventional capital markets text but infuses the Islamic/Shariah aspects.

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.

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.

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.