What is it about?
This paper compares the fundamental postulates of major economic systems i.e. Capitalism, Socialism, Mixed economy (a hybrid of Capitalism and Socialism) and the Islamic economic system.
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Why is it important?
The research identifies that lack of an ethical foundation, unbridled pursuit of self interest in production as well as in consumption, interest based financial ad monetary system are the major problematic issues in Capitalism against which mixed economy has also shown limited effectiveness. Socialism promises to create heaven on earth, but takes fundamental human rights and profit motive away and in the extreme case give way for an autocratic or totalitarian regime.
Perspectives
Islamic economics system if discussed in contrast with the other systems, we find that it is a blend of natural features present in Capitalism i.e. right to private property, private pursuit of economic interest, use of market forces etc used along with some distinct features derived through Islamic economic teachings i.e. interest free economy, moral check on unbridled self-pursuit and provision of socio-economic justice to achieve the goals of Socialism as far as is naturally possible without denying individual freedom and profit motive.
Dr Salman Ahmed Shaikh
Islamic Economics Project
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This page is a summary of: A Comparative Study of the Major Economic Systems in the Aftermath of the Great Recession, SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2010, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.1530392.
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