The Impact of Trade and Financial Openness on Operational Efficiency and Growth: Evidence from Turkish Banks

2025/12/03 by Wang, Haibo, Sua, Lutfu, Dolar, Burak
#FOS: Economics and business #General Economics (econ.GN)

paper · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2512.05148

Abstract

This paper examines the relationship between trade and financial openness, as well as the operational efficiency and growth of Turkish banks, from 2010 to 2023. Utilizing CAMELG-DEA and dynamic panel data analysis, the study finds that increased trade openness significantly enhances banking efficiency, primarily due to heightened demand for banking services related to international trade. Financial openness further boosts growth by facilitating capital flows, expanding banks' credit portfolios, and increasing fee income from cross-border transactions. However, poverty levels have a negative impact on bank performance, reducing financial intermediation and innovation opportunities. The results underscore the crucial role of trade and financial openness in fostering banking sector growth in developing economies.

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