Does financial development contribute to the achievement of the “Zero Hunger” goal in Africa?
Gaël Fokam,
Sosson Tadadjeu,
Brice Kamguia
et al.
Abstract:This study examines the effects of financial development on undernourishment with panel data from 40 African countries. We show that financial development in all its dimensions reduces undernourishment. In addition, financial development, financial institutions, the financial market, and financial market depth reduce child stunting. We also identify education, health expenditure, access to electricity, and control of corruption as the main transmission channels through which financial development reduces under… Show more
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