This paper explores how different types of financial regulation could combat many of the phenomena that were observed in the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009. The primary contribution is the introduction of a model that includes both a banking system and a “shadow banking system” that each...

This paper explores how different types of financial regulation could combat many of the phenomena that were observed in the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009. The primary contribution is the introduction of a model that includes both a banking system and a "shadow banking system" that each help...

Using annual panel data of 126 developing countries over the period from 1970 to 2016, this study investigates effects of remitted funds' volatility and consumption on financial development. Our results, after controlling for endogeneity, document a significant adverse impact of remittances'...

This paper explores how different types of financial regulation could combat many of the phenomena that were observed in the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009. The primary contribution is the introduction of a model that includes both a banking system and a "shadow banking system" that each help...

Purpose - This study examined the roles of public spending and population moderating characteristic structure of selected African economies on bank-based financial development through credit to private sector. Design/methodology/approach - The study sampled 37 selected African economies for the...

The Chinese government has recently focused on the need to increase consumption to rebalance the economy. A widely held view is that despite China''s remarkably high growth, the share of consumption in total expenditure has been low and declining due to high and rising saving rate of Chinese...