Bank credit and economic growth Empirical evidence from Libya

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between bank credit and economic growth in the Libyan economy during the period 1990-2019. In order to achieve its objective, the study utilized NARDL model. The main findings of the study indicated a weak positive correlation between the study variables. In addition, cointegration relationship between them was captured. Furthermore, the study found that positive changes in bank credit impact economic growth positively. However, the relationship between negative changes in bank credit and economic growth was statistically insignificant.