Banking sector credit, inflation and growth in sub-Saharan African countries

The banking sector in the past decade has been known to play a germane role in the development of any economy through its financial intermediation function. However, the financial intermediation of banks which is a major prerequisite for growth can be hindered by inflation. This study examines the effect of banking sector credit on inflation and growth in thirty-five sub-Saharan African economies for the periods 2000 and 2016. The panel vector...