Yunzhong Li , Chengfang Ye , Mingxi Li , Wai Yan Shum , Fujun Lai
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Regional FinTech development and total factor productivity among firms: Evidence from China
FinTech has been extensively applied in China in the context of high-quality development. This study quantifies the level of FinTech development in various Chinese cities based on the number of FinTech companies present, investigating the impact and mechanisms of regional FinTech development on enterprises’ Total Factor Productivity (TFP). The results indicate that FinTech significantly enhances enterprises’ TFP. This conclusion remains valid after a series of robustness tests. Mechanism analysis reveals that FinTech contributes to this improvement by enhancing credit availability of enterprises, increasing financing accessibility for businesses, reducing financing costs, alleviating financing constraints, and fostering technological innovation within enterprises. Heterogeneity analysis shows that this positive effect is more pronounced in highly competitive firms, non-financial background firms and regions with more favorable business environments. Overall, our findings demonstrate a positive impact of FinTech on enterprises’ TFP, providing new insights into its beneficial effects.
期刊介绍:
The focus of the North-American Journal of Economics and Finance is on the economics of integration of goods, services, financial markets, at both regional and global levels with the role of economic policy in that process playing an important role. Both theoretical and empirical papers are welcome. Empirical and policy-related papers that rely on data and the experiences of countries outside North America are also welcome. Papers should offer concrete lessons about the ongoing process of globalization, or policy implications about how governments, domestic or international institutions, can improve the coordination of their activities. Empirical analysis should be capable of replication. Authors of accepted papers will be encouraged to supply data and computer programs.