The impact of Fintech on inflation and unemployment: the case of Asia

Youssra Ben Romdhane, Souhaila Kammoun and Sahar Loukil

Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research, 2023, vol. 42, issue 1, 161-181

Abstract: Purpose - This study attempts to explain the impact of Fintech on the Asian economies through two main indicators, inflation and unemployment over the period 2011-2014-2017. Design/methodology/approach - This study uses panel data regression models to explain the relationship between Fintech, inflation as an indicator of currency circulation and unemployment since Fintech has disrupted the labor market. Findings - Empirical results show a consistently strong and positive relationship between the development of financial technologies and the reduction of inflation and unemployment unless these technologies are actively used. Digital finance has become a new driver of economic development. Therefore, governors should not only improve their economies but also expand their information and communication technologies to develop their digital infrastructure, especially for businesses. Originality/value - The present study contributes to the existing literature on the impact of disruptive digital innovation on the socioeconomic development of emerging countries. The empirical evidence highlights the importance of distinguishing between active and passive uses of Fintech in order to anticipate its economic impact.

Keywords: Fintech; Inflation; Unemployment; Asia; E24; E31; M1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/AGJSR-08-2022-0146

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