How does corporate social responsibility affect financial performance, financial stability, and financial inclusion in the banking sector? Evidence from Pakistan

[Display omitted] This paper examines the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the financial performance, financial inclusion, and financial stability of the banking sector, focusing on annual data for 20 Pakistani commercial banks for the period 2008–2017. The results suggest that CSR...

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Published in:Research in international business and finance 2021-01, Vol.55, p.101314, Article 101314
Main Authors: Ramzan, Muhammad, Amin, Muhammad, Abbas, Muhammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Corporate social responsibility
Financial inclusion
Financial performance
Financial stability
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Summary:[Display omitted] This paper examines the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the financial performance, financial inclusion, and financial stability of the banking sector, focusing on annual data for 20 Pakistani commercial banks for the period 2008–2017. The results suggest that CSR, as well as age and size, has a positive impact on all three factors. However, high levels of leverage reduce financial inclusion and financial stability, while financial inclusion is also negatively associated with the tangibility of assets.
ISSN:0275-5319
1878-3384
DOI:10.1016/j.ribaf.2020.101314