In recent years, as the importance of inclusive financial systems has been recognized globally, the promotion of financial inclusion has become a policy priority for many countries and international organizations. Although there are a number of studies that provide valuable information on particular aspects of financial inclusion, the literature still lacks a composite index that can be used both to measure the level of financial inclusion of countries and determine the contributions of all dimensions of financial inclusion to the overall index. The purpose of this paper is to introduce a comprehensive composite financial inclusion index that captures several dimensions using a larger combined data set than previous studies and highlight the impact of causal factors on financial inclusion. This index can help policy makers diagnose the level of financial inclusion, set reasonable targets, track progress of the policy initiatives undertaken to promote financial inclusion and assess the outcomes of reforms.
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