E-money and Stock: Empirical Evidence from Indonesia and Thailand

Abstract

E-money is a type of electronic or digital payment that replaces cash payments. These technological developments will have an impact on reducing the use of cash. The use of e-money possibly affects stock, which is a form of securities. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between e-money and stock. The study uses the two-stage least squares model to analyze quarterly data for 2011Q1-2019Q4. The study found no relationship between stock and e-money in Indonesia, whereas, in Thailand, there was a relationship between stock and e-money. There is no relationship between e-money and stock in Indonesia and Thailand. The study recommends the Indonesian government or central bank adopt the policies that Thailand has implemented in stock that affects e-money. Stocks can affect the use of e-money due to the profits or losses of the stock that will impact the use of e-money. JEL Classification: D53, E40 How to Cite: Aimon, H., Sentosa, S. U., & Mahatir, M. R. (2021). E-money and Stock: Empirical Evidence from Indonesia and Thailand. Signifikan: Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi , 10 (1), 139-148. https://doi.org/10.15408/sjie.v10i1.15380.