Firms in low- and middle-income countries have historically found it harder to access capital than their peers in richer economies. This report uses a new database on bond and equity issuance to show that gap is narrowing, with increased participation in capital markets leading to greater investment and job creation.
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Firms in low- and middle-income countries are overcoming traditional barriers to capital access by increasingly tapping bond and equity markets. New data shows that rising financial participation is driving investments and spurring job creation, reshaping economic growth in these regions.
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Product details

ISBN
9781464821912
Published
2025-08-31
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Height
22040 mm
Width
216 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
125