for the period 2001-2011. There is a two-step analytical procedure. First, we estimate Lerner indices and cost efficiency … scores. Then, we regress cost efficiency scores on Lerner indices contingent on bank characteristics, market features and the … with cost efficiency. Originality/value- Owing to data availability constraints, this is one of the few studies to test the …

for the period 2001-2011. There is a two-step analytical procedure. First, we estimate Lerner indices and cost efficiency … scores. Then, we regress cost efficiency scores on Lerner indices contingent on bank characteristics, market features and the … with cost efficiency. Originality/value- Owing to data availability constraints, this is one of the few studies to test the …

This study complements existing literature by investigating how investment-driven finance affects inequality in Africa … investment, financial dynamics of depth, efficiency, activity and size enhance equalizing income-distribution through domestic … (money supply and liquid liabilities), financial efficiency (at banking and financial system levels), financial activity …

correlate of private investment than financial intermediary development. The interaction of finance and governance is not …The study extends the debate on finance versus institutions and measurement of property rights institutions. We assess … the relationships between various components of property rights institutions and private investment, notably: political …

correlate of private investment than financial intermediary development. The interaction of finance and governance is not …The study extends the debate on finance versus institutions and measurement of property rights institutions. We assess … the relationships between various components of property rights institutions and private investment, notably: political …

investment, though may be exogenous to growth, has been identified to bring about productivity and ecological spillovers. In view … domestic or foreign investments in Nigeria. The results show that domestic investment increases CO2 emissions in the short run … while foreign investment decreases CO2 emissions in the long run. When the dataset is decomposed into three sub-samples in …

interest margins. This study examines the connection between bank size and efficiency to understand whether that relationship …

Purpose – The study extends the debate on finance versus institutions in the promotion of investment documented by … investment, notably: political, economic and institutional governances. Financial indicators of depth, allocation efficiency … finance and governance as substitutes in their impact on investment implies that good governance fuels private investment and …

, innovations and investment strategies with particular emphasis, inter alia on: informal finance, microfinance, mobile banking …, crowdfunding, micro insurance, Islamic finance, remittances, Payment for Environmental Services (PES) and the Diaspora Investment … about 180 recently published papers to provide recent information technology advances in finance for inclusive development …