Journal of Applied Business, Taxation and Economics Reseach
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): February 2025

Access to Finance and Risk Financial Attitude: Bridging Financial Literacy with MSME Sustainability

Cahyaningtyas, Susi Retna (Unknown)
Karim, Nina Karina (Unknown)
Lenap, Indria Puspitasari (Unknown)
Yunita, Alma (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Feb 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the direct effect of financial literacy and sustainability on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Mataram, Indonesia. The study also analyzes the mediating effect of access to finance and financial risk attitude on the relationship between financial literacy and sustainability in MSMEs in Mataram, Indonesia, supported by the Resource-Based View (RBV), Knowledge-Based View (KBV), Pecking Order Theory, and Dual Process Theory. In addition, this study uses a descriptive quantitative methodology, where questionnaires were distributed to MSME practitioners in Mataram, and the data were analyzed using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The findings indicate a positive relationship between financial literacy, access to finance, and financial risk attitude towards sustainability in MSMEs in Mataram. Furthermore, there is a significant effect of access to finance and financial risk attitude as mediators in the relationship between financial literacy and sustainability. Therefore, this study provides valuable insights for MSME practitioners to improve their financial knowledge and skills to support business growth and sustainability.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jabter

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

This journal aims to take part in the advancement of knowledge in economics and business by publishing high quality research on contemporary trends in economics and business in emerging markets or countries. As the journal main horizon is to embrace contemporary trends in applied business, taxation, ...