nep-fle New Economics Papers
on Financial Literacy and Education
Issue of 2024‒09‒30
two papers chosen by
Viviana Di Giovinazzo, Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca


  1. Nexus between Financial Inclusion, Financial Inequality, Economic Growth and Income Inequality By Bhatta, Siddha Raj
  2. Impact of Financial Training on Financial Management in Small Businesses in Morocco and Their Contribution to Socioeconomic Value By Wafaa El Gouz; Azzeddine Allioui

  1. By: Bhatta, Siddha Raj
    Abstract: This article attempts to analyze the nexus between financial inclusion, inequality in the distribution of financial services, economic growth and inequality by using a sample of 112 countries. It estimates financial inclusion index for the countries using a number of access and usage indicators and then investigates the linkages of such index with growth, financial inequality, and income inequality. Results show that even though Nepal has progressed a lot in expanding financial inclusion, it ranks 70 out of the 112 countries included in the study in a cross-country context implying that more need to be done in the future to come in the forefront. In addition, results from the growth and inequality regression demonstrate that in the presence of higher inequality in the distribution of financial services, the gains from financial inclusion might not be realized as expected. This calls for the attention of the policymakers to address the inequality in financial services so that financial inclusion can contribute to higher and equitable growth.
    Keywords: Financial inclusion, Growth, Inequality
    JEL: G2 G21
    Date: 2024–08–19
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pra:mprapa:121795
  2. By: Wafaa El Gouz (Mohamed V University, Morocco); Azzeddine Allioui (ESCA Ecole de Management, Morocco)
    Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the transformational influence that financial training has on the financial management practices of small enterprises in Morocco and to investigate the subsequent socioeconomic contributions that will result from this training. An all-encompassing research framework that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research approaches is used in this study, which is conducted within the setting of a rapidly expanding small company sector that is experiencing financial difficulties. Research methods such as questionnaires, interviews, and case studies are applied in order to evaluate the effectiveness of financial training programs in providing small businesses with improved capacities to make responsible financial decisions. The results are intended to provide light on the actual effects of financial training, which include improvements in financial measures, risk management, and investment choices inside the organizations that were targeted. The study investigates not only the consequences on a micro level, but also the implications on a macro level that strengthened financial management will have on the socioeconomic landscape of Morocco as a whole. This research makes a contribution to the current body of knowledge by shedding light on the complex interaction that exists between financial management, financial training, and the generation of socioeconomic value. It is anticipated that the findings will provide policymakers, educators, and business leaders with information on effective techniques to promote financial resilience within small firms, hence creating sustained contributions to the socioeconomic growth of Morocco.
    Keywords: financial management, financial training, risk management, small businesses
    Date: 2024–07
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:smo:raiswp:0387

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