This study assesses dynamics of openness and finance in Africa by integrating financial development dynamics of depth …, activity and size in the assessment of how financial, trade, institutional, political and other openness policies (of second … decreases it, with the effect of the latter measure positive on financial size. (ii) Whereas trade openness improves financial …

the context of Africa since export diversification away from resources and agriculture is an important part of Africa …

financial sector competition in Africa using updated data to appraise second generation reforms. The 'freedom to trade' and …This paper investigates how financial, trade, institutional and political liberalization policies have affected …

financial sector competition in Africa using updated data to appraise second generation reforms. The ‘freedom to trade' and …This paper investigates how financial, trade, institutional and political liberalization policies have affected …

banking industry. The empirical evidence is based on a panel of 162 banks in 42 countries for the period 2001-2011. From the …

banking industry. The empirical evidence is based on a panel of 162 banks in 42 countries for the period 2001-2011. From the …

This study assesses dynamics of openness and finance in Africa by integrating financial development dynamics of depth …, activity and size in the assessment of how financial, trade, institutional, political and other openness policies (of second … decreases it, with the effect of the latter measure positive on financial size. (ii) Whereas trade openness improves financial …

This study assesses dynamics of openness and finance in Africa by integrating financial development dynamics of depth …, activity and size in the assessment of how financial, trade, institutional, political and other openness policies (of second … decreases it, with the effect of the latter measure positive on financial size. (ii) Whereas trade openness improves financial …

historical path dependencies, colonialism, trade policy and domestic institutions on the EU and African side. While trade is … picture of unequal power dynamics and negative externalities, particularly with respect to international trade and land … grabbing. In this paper, I use trade data to argue that reality is more nuanced and aim to provide a preliminary sketch of the …