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Financial inclusion and stability in MENA: Evidence from poverty and inequality
Simon Neaime,Isabelle Gaysset +1 more
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In this paper, the impact of financial inclusion on income inequality, poverty, and financial stability in eight MENA countries over the period 2002-2015 is investigated. And the empirical evidence indicates that while financial integration is a contributing factor to financial instability in MENA, financial inclusion contributes positively to financial stability.About:
This article is published in Finance Research Letters.The article was published on 2017-09-01. It has received 223 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Financial inclusion & Financial integration.read more
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The non-linear relationship between financial access and domestic savings: the case of emerging markets
Noha Emara,Hicran Kasa +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the impact of financial access on the accumulation of domestic savings in emerging markets (EMs) covering countries from Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
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Mediating Effects of Financial Innovations between Behavioral Factors and Financial Inclusion of Micro Enterprises in Kenya
TL;DR: In this article, the mediating role of financial innovations on the relationship behavioral factors and utilization of formal financial services was the main aim of the study, the behavioral factors examined were self-control, confidence and social proof.
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Financial Inclusion Indicators Affect Profitability of Jordanian Commercial Banks: Panel Data Analysis
TL;DR: In this paper , the authors examined the impact of financial inclusion on Jordanian banks' profitability and found that the number of loan accounts and the size of deposits negatively and significantly impacted the profitability of the commercial banks in Jordan.
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Financial inclusion in China: an overview
Weidong Chen,Xiaohui Yuan +1 more
TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors studied the experience of Chinese financial inclusion and provided valuable lessons and research directions for policymakers and researchers, and showed that financial inclusion has become an important development strategy in many countries.
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Economic analysis of growth finance and liquid liabilities in Nigeria
Bello Hassan,Evans S. Osabuohien,Folorunso Sunday Ayadi,Jeremiah O. Ejemeyovwi,Victoria Okafor +4 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the relationship between growth finance and liquid liabilities in Nigeria, with insight into Nigeria's real sector and found that gross domestic savings significantly drive liquid liabilities.
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