Behavioral norms in the Islamic doctrine of economics. A critique
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Kuran, T
Published in: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
January 1, 1983
At the heart of the contemporary Islamic doctrine of economics lies a set of behavioral norms derived from the first Islamic society in seventh century Arabia. This paper demonstrates that these norms cannot be expected to serve as the spearhead of a drive for modern economic development. For one thing, the proposed norms are unlikely to enjoy widespread adherence in large societies where it is difficult to achieve a common perception of reality, elicit generalized altruism and overcome the free rider problem. Secondly, many Islamic norms are ambiguous, and some interfere with institutions designed to improve the workings of markets. © 1983.
Duke Scholars
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Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
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0167-2681
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Volume
4
Issue
4
Start / End Page
353 / 379
Related Subject Headings
- Economics
- 3801 Applied economics
- 3502 Banking, finance and investment
- 1403 Econometrics
- 1402 Applied Economics
- 1401 Economic Theory
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Kuran, T. (1983). Behavioral norms in the Islamic doctrine of economics. A critique. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 4(4), 353–379. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-2681(83)90014-8
Kuran, T. “Behavioral norms in the Islamic doctrine of economics. A critique.” Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization 4, no. 4 (January 1, 1983): 353–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-2681(83)90014-8.
Kuran T. Behavioral norms in the Islamic doctrine of economics. A critique. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. 1983 Jan 1;4(4):353–79.
Kuran, T. “Behavioral norms in the Islamic doctrine of economics. A critique.” Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, vol. 4, no. 4, Jan. 1983, pp. 353–79. Scopus, doi:10.1016/0167-2681(83)90014-8.
Kuran T. Behavioral norms in the Islamic doctrine of economics. A critique. Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. 1983 Jan 1;4(4):353–379.
Published In
Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
DOI
ISSN
0167-2681
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Volume
4
Issue
4
Start / End Page
353 / 379
Related Subject Headings
- Economics
- 3801 Applied economics
- 3502 Banking, finance and investment
- 1403 Econometrics
- 1402 Applied Economics
- 1401 Economic Theory