Economic Justice from the Perspective of Islam and Conventional Economics: Indexing and Measuring It in Iranian Provinces

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Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran

10.30471/jee.2026.11575.2562

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The main objective of this research is to provide a comprehensive framework for measuring economic justice in Iran by combining the theoretical foundations of Islam and conventional economic indicators. Economic justice, especially in its distributive dimensions, is considered one of the fundamental goals of policymaking in the country, but its measurement requires a multidimensional indicator that goes beyond the common single-dimensional criteria. This descriptive-analytical research first extracts three key criteria of economic justice from an Islamic perspective: 1) the right to equal access to opportunities and resources, 2) proportional participation, and 3) allocative efficiency and income balance. Then, using data on household expenses and facilities in the country's provinces during the period 1400-1391 and using descriptive statistical methods and quantitative indexing, a composite indicator is designed and calculated to measure economic justice. The findings show that the distribution of economic justice at the provincial level of the country is unbalanced and there is a significant gap between the well-off and less-well-off provinces. The composite index presented in this study can be a more accurate tool for assessing economic justice at the provincial level and moving towards achieving sustainable economic justice in the country.

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Journal of Economic Essays: an Islamic Approach

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 03 August 2026

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