Gender Inequality in Financial Inclusion: An Exploratory Analysis of the Middle East and North Africa

Amirreza Kazemikhasragh, Antonella Francesca Cicchiello*, Stefano Monferra', Alicia Girón

*Autore corrispondente per questo lavoro

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Abstract

Gender in financial inclusion is an evolving field of research. This study uses the World Bank’s Global Findex database, along with probit models, to investigate the presence of gender inequality on financial inclusion and its causes. In the Middle East and North Africa samples, we present new evidence of lower women’s financial inclusion. Being a man, older, well-educated and with a high-income increases the likelihood of being financially included. The findings of this study support policymaker in defining policies to promote financial inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa. Increasing the level of financial inclusion enhances the level of official savings in countries, which in turn promotes development.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)770-781
Numero di pagine12
RivistaJournal of Economic Issues
Volume56
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2022

Keywords

  • Financial inclusion
  • Financial institutions
  • Gender inequality

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