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The Relationship between Financial Development and Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from 27 European Union Countries

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|Mar 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 79 - 91
Published on: Mar 17, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 3 issues per year

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