from those of other nations at roughly the same stage of economic development? And what is the impact of Islam on the … institutions. Turning to twenty-three indicators of economic and social performance, I find that the presence of Islam has likewise …

With all the talk in Europe about Islam and Muslim culture it is surprising how little hard-core empirical evidence … economy. Far from being a religion of the Middle Ages Islam has an important message for the 21st Century. The article also …

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In this book, economist Jean-Philippe Platteau addresses the question: does Islam, the religion of Muslims, bear some … challenges the widespread view that the doctrine of Islam is reactionary in the sense that it defends tradition against modernity … and individual freedom. He also questions the view that fusion between religion and politics is characteristic of Islam …