Financial Sector as a Backbone of Economic Growth: The Banking Sector

Abstract

The aim of this series is to explore the various disciplines and sub- disciplines of Islamic banking, fi nance and economics through the lens of theoretical, practical, and empirical research. Monographs and edited col- lections in this series will focus on key developmentsin the Islamic fi nan- cial industry as well as relevant contributions made tomoral economy, innovations in instruments, regulatory and supervisory issues, risk man- agement, insurance, and asset management. The scope of these books will set this series apart from the competition by offering in-depth critical analyses of conceptual, institutional, operational, and instrumental aspects of this emerging fi eld. This series is expected to attract focused theoretical studies, in-depth surveys of current practices, trends, and standards, and cutting- edge empirical research.