We asked whether behavioral biases are related to cognitive abilities of Malaysian youth. Frederick's three-item Cognitive Reflection Test was used to understand the role of behavioral biases concerning behavioral economics and finance. The sample (n = 880) comprised of university students from...

This study investigated whether the quality of governance, trustworthiness, and confidence impacts bank credit growth. In addition, we examined credit growth cyclicality in 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. By employing data concerning 282 banks between 2012 and 2019,...

Existing studies concerning the nexus between Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the environment have consistently reported findings of an average effect of ICT on environmental degradation. However, false conclusions can be drawn by ignoring that the degree of environmental quality...

This study examined the impact of country-risk factors on bank stock returns in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region countries. It also investigated whether Islamic banks differed from conventional banks and whether oil rent significantly moderated the risk-returns nexus. Using data...