Lack of trust in the financial sector is a problem in the economies in Central Asia and the South Caucasus (CASC).
Building infrastructure benefits the People’s Republic of China directly, by encouraging firms to be productive, and indirectly, by concentrating economic activities.
Information and communication technology speeds up urbanization.
This paper examines the relationship between the share of mortgage lending in total lending and measures of financial stability in a sample of 19 Asian economies.
This book surveys the experiences of countries in Central Asia and South Caucasus to assess factors affecting the ability of low-income households and small firms to access financial services.