Financial Development and Economic growth in Cote d’Ivoire: The case of a Small Economy

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Analysis of the determinant of the financial development
  • Theoretical Analysis

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to analyze the relationship between financial development and economic growth in the Ivorian economy, specifically examining the contribution of financial development to economic growth using various indicators. The study utilizes a VAR model to assess this relationship.

• The link between financial development and economic growth in a small economy context.
• The role of financial intermediation in promoting economic growth.
• The impact of financial system efficiency on capital productivity and economic growth.
• The potential for financial development to contribute to economic growth in Côte d'Ivoire and other WAEMU member countries.
• The application of econometric modeling techniques to analyze the relationship between financial development and economic growth.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction establishes the context for the study by outlining the historical debate surrounding the relationship between financial development and economic growth. It highlights the key role of financial systems in mobilizing savings, allocating resources efficiently, and managing risk. The paper focuses on the Ivorian economy and aims to contribute to the understanding of this relationship in the context of a small economy and the WAEMU.

The analysis of the determinants of financial development explores the theoretical framework developed by Pagano (1993), which demonstrates the direct and indirect effects of financial development on economic growth. The model highlights the importance of financial system efficiency in transforming savings into investment and minimizing the proportion of consumed savings.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Financial development, economic growth, velocity of money, risk, financial intermediation, capital productivity, small economy, Ivorian economy, WAEMU, VAR model.