Debt Free Muslim Podcast Episode 8 This episode is brought to you by MuslimMatters.org – Because Muslims matter. Jerry Hionis holds a PhD from Temple University located in Philadelphia, PA. His primary research is in conflict theory with an emphasis on civil conflicts and Warlord-like competition. Other research interests include game theory, economic development, Islamic economic theory and history, political theory and African economics. He is also a professor at Temple University. In this podcast we discuss: How Dr. Jerry Hionis got into his field of Economics How does Economics affect us individually? Information on Islamic microeconomics The differences between economics and personal finance Economics of Warlords and conflicts The history economics of interest and usury in Judeo-Christian and Islam The types of riba/usury The history of Islamic economics Links in the podcast: Jerry Hionis Past and Current Academic Research by Jerry Hionis Twitter Facebook *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please take a minute to share with a friend and RATE and SUBSCRIBE in iTunes. ITunes Link: http://bit.ly/dfmpodcast Stitcher Radio: http://bit.ly/dfmstitcher Android (RSS): http://bit.ly/dfmpodcastrss Purchase Android App from Amazon app store: http://bit.ly/debtfreemuslimsandroid You can also visit our website and sign up for the email list to be notified of new episodes, articles, and get our FREE ebook – A Practical Guide to Debt and Personal Finance for Muslims: http://debtfreemuslims.com/get-our-free-ebook/