This paper shows that the finance and growth relationship is as important in resource-based economies as in other economies. This paper also documents less developed financial systems in resource-based economies and banks that are more liquid, better capitalized and more profitable, but give...

This paper investigated the impact of financial development on growth in a resource endowed environment, Nigeria. Based on time series data culled from CBN statistical bulletin for 1981 to 2015. Using the endogenous growth model to specify the relationship among the variables the paper...