Finance and growth emerged as a distinct field of economics during the last three decades as economists integrated the fields of finance and economic growth and

This book brings together some leading and emerging scholars who bring an alternative view on some of the most pressing issues of today. In addition to key conc

The study examines empirical relationships between income inequality and three features of finance: depth (financial sector size relative to the economy), inclu

"While substantial research finds that financial development boosts overall economic growth, we study whether financial development disproportionately raises th