Financial deepening and economic growth: the colombian case between 2001-2010

Authors

  • Lorenzo Zanello Universidad del Norte
  • Harold Padilla Universidad del Norte

Keywords:

financial development, Economic Growth, banking

Abstract

This paper analyzes the effects of financial development on the Colombian economic growth at an inner state level, using a panel data model, between 2001-2010. The financial dynamics during the period was associated with the late 90s crisis, and the system restructuring measures that discouraged financial intermediation. Contrary to the literature, the results show a negative relationship between financial development and economic growth. These are consistent with the performance of a financial system that did not fulfill its role of mobilizing deposits into productive investment, showing that the relationship between financial development and economic growth is not always positive.

Author Biography

Harold Padilla, Universidad del Norte

Economista de la Universidad del Norte. Analista del Proyecto Doing Business de la Universidad del Norte

Published

2013-06-26

Issue

Section

Science article