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Quantitative Economic Evaluation of Zakah-Poverty Nexus in Kano State, Nigeria Mustafa, Daud; Baita, Abubakar Jamilu; Adhama, Hussaina Datijjo
International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance (IJIEF) Vol 3, No 1 (2020): IJIEF Vol 3 (1), January 2020
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1401.64 KB) | DOI: 10.18196/ijief.2120

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Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa and yet, a poverty-ridden oil-producing country. Thus, poverty remains a persistent macroeconomic challenge in Nigeria with devastating consequences, especially in the Muslim populated states like Kano. Surprisingly, Kano state, which is the most populated state in Nigeria with more than 15 million people, is one of the 14 most poverty-ridden states in Nigeria, despite the practice of Zakah institution (ZI). Therefore, this study empirically evaluates the revenue base and impacts of ZI on poverty alleviation in Kano state. Hence, 1,230 copies of questionnaires were administered and seven high profile Zakah payers were interviewed. Meanwhile, the data analysis was accomplished using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression techniques, among others. The major findings indicate that the enormous revenue base of ZI for poverty alleviation exists, because of the significant Zakah payment by high ability Zakah payers. Similarly, ZI positively impacts on poverty alleviation. All in all, the findings lend credence to the Zakah-effectiveness hypothesis. Hence, this study recommends that Kano state government should exemplify more accountability and transparency in Zakah management. Moreover, a Ministry of Zakah and Hubusi Affairs should be established with the mandates of poverty alleviation and economic empowerment in the state.
Islamic Banking and Financial Development: A Cross-Country Analysis Baita, Abubakar Jamilu; Umar, Umar Habibu; Shawa, Jamilu Sani
International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance (IJIEF) Vol 7, No 2 (2024): IJIEF Vol 7 (2), July 2024
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/ijief.v7i2.19579

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Islamic banking has become an integral part of the modern financial system. Therefore, this study examined the effect of Islamic banking on financial development in countries with a matured practice of Islamic finance. These countries include Iran, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Turkey, Bangladesh and Indonesia. Besides, we collected data on Islamic banks' assets and financial development indicators over nine (9) years between 2012 and 2020. The study applied heteroscedastic panel corrected standard errors (HPCSE) regression model to estimate results. The findings indicated that Islamic banks contribute significantly to improving financial development after controlling for banking characteristics (credit risk and capital adequacy ratio) and macroeconomic factors (real per capita GDP, inflation and trade openness). Due to data limitations, this study covers only nine countries over nine years (2012 -2020). The findings provided insight into the contribution of Islamic banks to financial development, which can motivate regulatory authorities and policymakers to improve the practice of Islamic banking and finance through the provisions of enabling and motivational regulations and policies. This study provided a novel contribution as this issue is underresearched. Most existing studies concentrate on the macroeconomic and institutional determinants of financial development, thus relegating the role of Islamic banking in spurring financial development.
Understanding the Dynamic Linkages: Inflation, Real Balances, and Their Impact on Economic Growth in ECOWAS Muhammad, Mansur; Baita, Abubakar Jamilu; Ansari, Saba
Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan Vol. 22 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan
Publisher : Department of Development Economics, Universitas Sriwijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29259/jep.v22i1.23106

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This study examines the dynamic relationship between growth, inflation, and real money balances in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). We apply a new approach by extending comprehensive econometric methods so that monetary dynamics can be better understood in the West African sub-region. The study obtained data from the World Bank from 2006 to 2021 and covered 15 countries. For robustness checks, we estimate dynamic ordinary least squares and fully modified ordinary least squares. These findings reveal the existence of a significant cointegration relationship between growth, real balance, and inflation. Furthermore, this study found that real balance has a positive long-run dynamic impact on growth. Likewise, there is a short-run positive impact of money and inflation on growth. We contribute to the literature on the money-growth nexus by focusing on West Africa, which faces macroeconomic vulnerabilities due to structural imbalances. These findings have policy implications for central banks and the Fiscal Agency. Central Banks must collaborate to reduce money in the informal sector, while Fiscal Authorities must control inflation collectively.
Islamic Banking and Financial Development: A Cross-Country Analysis Baita, Abubakar Jamilu; Umar, Umar Habibu; Shawa, Jamilu Sani
International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance (IJIEF) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): IJIEF Vol 7 (2), July 2024
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/ijief.v7i2.19579

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Islamic banking has become an integral part of the modern financial system. Therefore, this study examined the effect of Islamic banking on financial development in countries with a matured practice of Islamic finance. These countries include Iran, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Turkey, Bangladesh and Indonesia. Besides, we collected data on Islamic banks' assets and financial development indicators over nine (9) years between 2012 and 2020. The study applied heteroscedastic panel corrected standard errors (HPCSE) regression model to estimate results. The findings indicated that Islamic banks contribute significantly to improving financial development after controlling for banking characteristics (credit risk and capital adequacy ratio) and macroeconomic factors (real per capita GDP, inflation and trade openness). Due to data limitations, this study covers only nine countries over nine years (2012 -2020). The findings provided insight into the contribution of Islamic banks to financial development, which can motivate regulatory authorities and policymakers to improve the practice of Islamic banking and finance through the provisions of enabling and motivational regulations and policies. This study provided a novel contribution as this issue is underresearched. Most existing studies concentrate on the macroeconomic and institutional determinants of financial development, thus relegating the role of Islamic banking in spurring financial development.