Financial Systems and Economic Growth: An Evaluation Framework for Policy

Iris Claus, Veronica Jacobsen () and Brock Jera ()
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Brock Jera: New Zealand Treasury

No 04/17, Treasury Working Paper Series from New Zealand Treasury

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to develop an analytical framework for discussing the link between financial systems and economic growth. Financial systems help overcome an information asymmetry between borrowers and lenders. If they do not function well, economic growth will be negatively affected. Three policy implications follow. First, the analysis underscores the importance of maintaining solid legal foundations because the financial system relies on these. Second, it demonstrates the necessity for reforming tax policy as it applies to investment, as this is demonstrated to significantly affect the operation of the financial system. Finally, given the importance of financial development for economic growth, a more in-depth review of New Zealand’s financial system in the context of financial regulation and supervision would be valuable.

Keywords: Economic growth; financial development; financial systems; financial regulation; legal system; institutions; tax (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G10 G20 G38 H25 K20 K34 O16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-dev, nep-fdg, nep-fin, nep-fmk, nep-law and nep-pke
Date: 2004-09
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