Banks are more liquid, better capitalised, and more profitable in oil-dependent countries. However, bank credit to the private sector is relatively low as a percentage of GDP. The low level has been blamed, amongst other ...

Foreign direct investment distribution is unequal in terms of economic activities as well as among regions, provinces and cities within countries. Therefore, understanding reasons why foreign investors favour a location ...

This paper investigates the impact of Islamic microfinance on rural households' welfare in Indonesia. Using a survey questionnaire, this study explores two group of financing in Islamic microfinance, equity and debt-based ...