The relationship between financial depth and economic growth in Vietnam

Le Trung Dao1, Le Thi Thuy Hang1
1 University of Finance - Marketing

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This article studied the relationship between financial depth and economic growth in Vietnam, using time series data from Q1 2000 to Q1 2020. The VAR model was used for looking at the causable relationship of variables are economic growth variables, expanded money supply growth, private sector capital requirements, domestic credit provided by banks and financial market price indicators. The results of this study pointed to the relationship between financial depth and short-term economic growth and the degree of impact between the variables that linger afterwards. Policy recommendations will promote greater financial sector development and focus on the effectiveness of financial policies.

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