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10 Pages : 89-96

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).10      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-IV).10      Published : Dec 2022

Role of Institutional Quality, Financial Development, and Industrialization in Human Development of Selected Asian Countries

    Human development has gained much significance in economies.This study highlight the role of institutional quality, financial development,and industrialization in human development in selected Asian countries. The human development index is used as a dependent variable. The study has used the GMM technique for this analysis. The study results demonstrate that institutional quality, financial development, industrialization, and trade openness have played a significant and positive role in determining the human development of selected Asian countries. It is recommended that the government should provide a more stable environment to encourage more production, investment, and trade to enhance the living standard and human development of the selected economies. It is concluded that financial development may improve human development. There is a need for more transparency and improved institutional quality for human development.

    Institutional Quality, Financial Development, Trade Openness & Asian Countries
    (1) Najeeb Muhammad Nasir
    Department of Finance, College of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    (2) Nasir Ali
    Department of Finance, College of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    (3) Tanvir Farooq Khan
    Department of Finance, College of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

10 Pages : 92-102

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).10      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).10      Published : Dec 2024

Financial Development and Private Investment

    This paper finds that financial sector growth is key to boosting private investment in Pakistan. Banks, as financial intermediaries, enhance private investment by lowering risks and supporting decision-making through strong accounting standards. A broader financial system—measured by the ratio of commercial bank assets—positively impacts private investment. Financial deepening, or increasing liquid liabilities, also plays a critical role, as a developed banking system reduces transaction costs and improves fund access. Increasing private sector credit drives investment, so aligning the credit system with Pakistan's investment needs is essential. Strengthening financial intermediaries, enforcing contracts, and managing risks are necessary steps to support Pakistan’s financial sector growth and stimulate investment.

    Financial Development, Private Investment, Gross Domestic Product, Liabilities
    (1) Nadeem Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Aisha Rehman
    PhD Scholar, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Suleman Amin
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.