Reconciliation or polarization in Islamic bank preference? Socio-political, socio-economic and demographic aspects Eskisehir case in Turkey
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC AND MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT, vol.9, no.1, pp.67-86, 2016 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 9 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.1108/imefm-07-2013-0082
- Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC AND MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.67-86
- Keywords: Interest free banking, Islamic finance, Turkish Islamic economy, AWARENESS
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose - The reasons for Islamic bank preferences have been extensively covered in the literature where religion has been depicted as a strong factor. In the limited number of accounts on this subject in Turkey, it was found that religiosity is a major factor in the selection of Islamic banks.