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Artificial Intelligence (AI), financial market and economic growth: A simple theoretical model

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  • Thiédjé Gaudens-Omer Kouakou

    (University Alassane Ouattara)

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In this paper, we develop a theoretical model analyzing the role of financial development in the AI-economic growth nexus. Our theoretical framework is inspired by that of Zeira (1998) and Aghion et al. (2017), each articulated with that of Pagano (1993. The results show that AI affects economic growth through two channels: direct effects on the final product market via the productivity of automated tasks, indirect effects via financial market imperfections. In case of strong financial development, AI positively affects economic growth. But in case of weak financial development, AI can reduce economic growth. Taking the financial market into account thus avoids underestimating or overestimating the effect of AI on economic growth. In addition to labor market and education system reforms, our study recommends financial reforms that can improve financial development and more effectively allocate investments to finance AI. More specifically, African countries must invest in AI, holistically, in order to increase their shares in the global AI market.

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  • Thiédjé Gaudens-Omer Kouakou, 2025. "Artificial Intelligence (AI), financial market and economic growth: A simple theoretical model," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 45(3), pages 1297-1307.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-25-00004
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    • O4 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity
    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights

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