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From Shadow to Green Economy: The Moderating Role of Financial Inclusion in Developing Countries
Sustainable Development2 - May - 2026
This research explores the complex relationship between the shadow economy (informal economy), access to financial services, and sustainable development in emerging economies, highlighting their connection to the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Integrating digital financial inclusion for a greener economy in developing countries: empirical evidence on renewable energy and energy productivity from panel data analysis
SpringerLink29 - April - 2026
While financial inclusion is widely promoted as a catalyst for sustainable development, a critical paradox remains unexplored: conventional financial infrastructure can inadvertently impede the transition to renewable energy, whereas digital innovations may unlock its potential
Download FileResearch output and economic growth: is there any role for institutions?
Scientometrics25 - October - 2025
This research investigates the connection between research output and economic grwoth, particularly how this connection is shaped by institutional quality within a nation. Utilizing a two-step system generalized method of moments (SYS-GMM) for dynamic panel data alongside GMM quantile regression analysis, the study analyzes data from 15 nations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) between 2000 and 2017.
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International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management15 - June - 2025
This study aims to examine the impact of foreign bank entry (FBE) on financial inclusion in the MENA region, using a panel regression model with data from 21 countries over the period 2000–2021. It investigates whether this impact is conditional to the level of financial development and institutional quality. Specifically, the framework uses modernization theory to hypothesize that FBE enhances financial services access and usage through efficiency gains and improved banking practices.
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