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on Financial Literacy and Education |
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Issue of 2021‒12‒20
six papers chosen by |
| By: | Yang, Yunfan |
| Keywords: | Consumer/Household Economics |
| Date: | 2021–08 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:iaae21:315392&r= |
| By: | Ozili, Peterson K |
| Abstract: | This paper presents the arguments for and against central bank digital currency increasing financial inclusion. Financial inclusion is arguably one of the many reasons for issuing a central bank digital currency. The arguments in support of CBDC increasing financial inclusion are that CBDC can digitize value chains, CBDCs can improve access to digital financial services, CBDC can help to enlarge the digital economy, CBDC can enhance the efficiency of digital payments, CBDC can be used offline when there is no internet coverage, and CBDC offer low transaction costs. The arguments against CBDC increasing financial inclusion are that CBDC may not prioritize financial inclusion, the high cost to purchase digital devices for holding a CBDC, non-interest bearing CBDC, the strong preference for cash over digital currency, the burdensome identification and regulatory requirements, and the imposition of transaction costs. The arguments presented in this paper shows that there is still disagreement over whether a central bank digital currency can increase financial inclusion. Nevertheless, in the light of recent events, many central banks are determined to issue a central bank digital currency for many reasons. Even though a central bank digital currency does not achieve the intended financial inclusion objective, at least, the other objectives for issuing a central bank digital currency can be achieved such as the reduction in cash management costs and the effective conduct of monetary policy. |
| Keywords: | financial inclusion, central bank digital currency, CBDC, debate, arguments, digital currency, monetary policy, cash. |
| JEL: | E42 E50 E51 E52 E58 E59 G2 G21 I31 I38 I39 |
| Date: | 2022 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:110786&r= |
| By: | John Kuada (Aalborg, Denmark) |
| Abstract: | Purpose – The purposes of this paper are to review the streams of studies that link financial inclusion to small enterprise growth in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), to identify the research gaps they provide, and to prepare an agenda for future research in the field. Design/methodology/approach – The study employs systematic literature search method to identify relevant literature from journals. It then adopts a narrative approach for the review, highlighting the findings from the prior studies and gaps requiring research attention. Findings – The discussions reveal that there is a need for future studies that can unpack small enterprise growth determinants, identify growth-enabling entrepreneurial characteristics and examine the contextual variabilities that shape their effectiveness. Originality/value – There is currently no comprehensive/integrated review exploring the link between financial inclusion and small enterprise growth in SSA. This review therefore provides insights that contribute to the development of this stream of research. |
| Keywords: | Financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, small businesses, enterprise growth, Africa |
| Date: | 2021–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:agd:wpaper:21/084&r= |
| By: | A.R.S. Ibn Ali (Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University) |
| Abstract: | This study addresses the influencing factors on financial behavior of consumers in emerging markets. In particular, we examine the role of psychographic variables (i.e., lifestyle, brand loyalty, and personality) and demographic variables (i.e., age, income, education, family size, and occupation) in affecting individual decisions to use several types of consumer loans. A survey was conducted to collect data from 447 Indonesian consumers, and a probit model analysis was used to measure the effect of the variables. The results revealed that the effect of psychographic and demographic variables varies depending on financial product types (i.e., housing loans, car loans, and motorbike loans). Saving is positively associated with the use of car loans, but is negatively associated with the use of motorbike loans. The findings could be useful for marketers of financial products to improve market segmentation and target their offerings more effectively. |
| Keywords: | Microcredit, status consumption, emerging markets, psychographic variables, demographic variables, financial behavior. |
| JEL: | G21 G41 G51 G53 |
| Date: | 2021–11 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osk:wpaper:2121&r= |
| By: | Bui, Anh Tuan; Pham, Linh Chi; Ta, Thi Khanh Van |
| Abstract: | This paper explores the impact of financial and legal obstacles that affect small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in middle-income East Asian countries by utilizing the most recent and unique dataset from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys. We particularly assess whether and at what level the effects on SMEs differ from those on large firms; We also examine how financial and institutional development levels contribute to firm performance. Our findings provide important guidance for regulators, including the authorities of middle-income nations, who seek to facilitate SMEs' development. |
| Keywords: | Sales Growth,Employment Growth,Financial Obstacles,Legal Obstacles |
| JEL: | G38 G01 G00 |
| Date: | 2021 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:zbw:glodps:990&r= |
| By: | Miss Estelle X Liu |
| Abstract: | The latest advancement in financial technology has posed unprecedented challenges for incumbent banks. This paper analyzes the implications of these challenges on bank competitveness, and explores the factors that could support digital advancement in banks. The analysis shows that the traditionally leading role of banks in advancing financial technology has diminished in recent years, and suggests that onoing efforts to catch up to the digital frontier could lead to a more concentrated banking industry, as smaller and less tech-savvy banks struggle to survive. Cross-country evidence has suggested that banks in high-income economies appear to have been the digital leaders, likely benefiting from a sound digital infrastructure, a strong legal and business environment, and healthy competition. Nonetheless, some digital leaders may fall behind in the coming years in adopting newer technologies due to entrenched consumer behavior favoring older technologies, less active fintech and bigtech companies, and weak bank balance sheets. |
| Keywords: | Banks;WP;bank digitalization;digitalization progress;bank service digitalization;bank characteristic;bank competitiveness; Digitalization; bank concentration; bank condition; bank firm; Emerging technologies; Financial sector development; Global |
| Date: | 2021–02–19 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2021/046&r= |