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The value of online banking to small and medium-sized enterprises: evidence from firms operating in the uae free trade zones

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  • Parvaneh Shahnoori
  • Glenn P. Jenkins

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This study estimates the willingness to pay of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for a business online banking services. The estimation utilizes a contingent valuation method employing data from 400 SMEs in the United Arab Emirates free zones. An interval regression model is used to identify company characteristics affecting WTP. The results indicate an average WTP for online banking of $518.50 per month. Firms engaging in international trade value these services at least 10% more than those with only domestic operations. Other variables that significantly affect WTP include number of employees and the transportation cost of using traditional branch banking.

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  • Parvaneh Shahnoori & Glenn P. Jenkins, 2019. "The value of online banking to small and medium-sized enterprises: evidence from firms operating in the uae free trade zones," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 51(37), pages 4046-4055, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:51:y:2019:i:37:p:4046-4055
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2019.1588948
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    Cited by:

    1. Liangliang Zhou & Yishao Shi & Xiangyang Cao, 2019. "Evaluation of Land Intensive Use in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone," Land, MDPI, vol. 8(6), pages 1-16, May.
    2. Haoqiang Li & Jihong Chen & Zheng Wan & Huaxin Zhang & Maoxin Wang & Yun Bai, 2020. "Spatial evaluation of knowledge spillover benefits in China’s free trade zone provinces and cities," Growth and Change, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 51(3), pages 1158-1181, September.
    3. Besar Ibrahim Mohammed, 2020. "E-Banking in United Arab Emirates: Understanding the Innovation and the Impact of Its Adoption," International Journal of Science and Business, IJSAB International, vol. 4(12), pages 62-68.
    4. Soniya Falahatdoost & Xingping Wang, 2022. "Industrial Park Role as a Catalyst for Regional Development: Zooming on Middle East Countries," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(8), pages 1-18, August.

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    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • F10 - International Economics - - Trade - - - General
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages

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