The doctrine of 'Islamic economics' entered Islamic discourses in the mid-twentieth century. Since then it has pursued the goal of restructuring economies according to perceived Islamic teachings. Beyond its most visible practical achievements-the establishment of Islamic banks meant to avoid interest - has promoted Islamic norms of economic behaviour and founded redistribution systems modelled after early Islamic fiscal practices. About Author : Timur Kuran is Professor of Economics and Law, and King Faisal Professor of Islamic Thought and Culture, at the University of Southern California. His books include Private Truths, Public Lies. Contents : Preface The Economic Impact of Islamism Islamic Economics and the Islamic Subeconomy Islamism and Economics: Policy Prescriptions for a Free Society The Genesis of Islamic Economics: A Chapter in the Politics of Muslim Identity The Notion of Economic Justice in Contemporary Islamic Thought Islam and Underdevelopment: An Old Puzzle Revisited Notes References Index.