Maximization Postulates and Their Efficacy for Islamic Economics

This paper examines the nature and role of maximization postu­lates concerning profit and utility in the mainstream price theory formation, from a methodological perspective. Mainstream eco­nomics retains these postulates, despite much criticism, mainly for two reasons. Firstly, they help establish...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Zubair Hasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Institute of Islamic Thought 2002-01-01
Series:American Journal of Islam and Society
Online Access:https://www.ajis.org/index.php/ajiss/article/view/1977