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Socio-economic inclusion and sustainable economic growth: Empirical analysis of Nigeria and South Africa

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  • Olajumoke Rebecca Ogunniyi
  • Abiodun Funso Okunlola
  • Michael Akinade Alatise
  • Rafiu Adewale Aregbeshola

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In Africa, socio-economic inclusion is often predicated on the degree of access to finance that individuals have to consummate economic activities. This study is centered on this interlink with a focus on Nigeria and South Africa. From the 17 years of data (2004–2020) sourced from the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR), International Monetary Fund (IMF) financial statistics, and the World Bank Development Indicator, the study attempted to empirically validate the existence or absence of a long-run significance of the variables used. Result confirmed that proximity to bank branches and access to credit by the private sector are vital ingredients of sustainable economic growth in both countries, while automated teller machine does not. Thus, this concluding evidence provides an avenue for expansionary policy drive for concerned authorities.

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  • Olajumoke Rebecca Ogunniyi & Abiodun Funso Okunlola & Michael Akinade Alatise & Rafiu Adewale Aregbeshola, 2023. "Socio-economic inclusion and sustainable economic growth: Empirical analysis of Nigeria and South Africa," Cogent Economics & Finance, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(1), pages 2163077-216, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:oaefxx:v:11:y:2023:i:1:p:2163077
    DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2022.2163077
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