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Financial Development and Economic Growth: Global and African Evidence (2012)
Journal Article
Murinde, V. (2012). Financial Development and Economic Growth: Global and African Evidence. Journal of African Economies, 21(suppl 1), i10-i56. https://doi.org/10.1093/jae/ejr042

This paper aims to survey existing research on financial development and economic growth, highlighting the theoretical models and evidence from recent empirical work. Emphasis is placed on the flow-of-funds story (finance matters for economic growth)... Read More about Financial Development and Economic Growth: Global and African Evidence.

Bank Deregulation and Performance in Nigeria (2011)
Journal Article
Zhao, T., & Murinde, V. (2011). Bank Deregulation and Performance in Nigeria. African Development Review, 23(1), 30-43. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8268.2010.00270.x

Abstract: We investigate the interrelationships among bank competition, risk taking and efficiency during banking sector reforms in Nigeria (1993–2008). Our modelling procedure involves three stages: we measure bank productive efficiency, using data... Read More about Bank Deregulation and Performance in Nigeria.