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A Multi-Sectoral Study of Financial Inclusion and Economic Output in Nigeria

This study evaluates the causal links between financial inclusion and economic output, as well asbetween financial inclusion and the five sectors of the Nigerian economy using cointegration andGranger causality test. The results suggest that there is bi-directional causality between financialinclusion and the aggregate economy. In most cases, there is bi-directional causality betweenfinancial inclusion and the sectors of the economy as well. This study also shows that financial usagehas higher causal links with the economy and its sectors than financial access. Thus, a responsiblepursuit of fi…