Books in the International Library of Economics series

Reveals how accelerated development has matched global economic relations but has not resulted in hegemony at the national level using the case of South Korea. This book shows that revolution is not always emancipatory, but can become a passive, elite, reformist display of elite practice that is becoming increasingly transnational in character.

Demonstrates how, in order to bridge the gap between the principles outlined by the Quran and the Prophet in the 7th century and commercial practice in the 21st century, Islamic finance jurisdictions need to open themselves to learning from the experience (including the mistakes) of the English common law.

Deals with the Adam Smith problem, namely the contradiction between his most famous works, "The Theory of Moral Sentiments" and "The Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations". This book argues that these works are, indeed, two different concepts of human nature. It is aimed at those who want to understand utopian thought of Adam Smith.