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Haitian Banking System Stability: A Critical Analysis

Introduction

This analysis examines the stability of the Haitian banking system, exploring its relationship with various economic and governance factors. The study aims to identify key predictors of banking stability and provide insights into improving the sector.

Descriptive Statistics

The following descriptive statistics were calculated for various variables:

  • GDP growth rate
  • Exchange rate
  • Political stability index (PSI)
  • Regulatory quality index (RQI)
  • Bank lending-deposit interest rate spread (BLDISP)
  • Investment freedom index (IFI)
  • Property rights index (PRI)

These statistics provide a baseline understanding of the Haitian banking system’s performance and its relationship with key economic and governance indicators.

Correlation Matrix

The Pearson correlation matrix revealed significant correlations between Haitian banking stability (Z-score) and various variables:

  • GDP growth rate: positive correlation
  • Exchange rate: positive correlation
  • Property rights index (PRI): positive correlation
  • Investment freedom index (IFI): positive correlation
  • Bank lending-deposit interest rate spread (BLDISP): negative correlation
  • Regulatory quality index (RQI): negative correlation

These correlations suggest that:

  • A stronger macroeconomic environment (GDP growth) is associated with improved banking stability.
  • Depreciation of the exchange rate has a positive effect on banking stability in a dollarized economy like Haiti’s.

OLS Regression Analysis

The results of OLS regression analysis indicated that both GDP growth and exchange rate are significant predictors of Haitian banking stability, with a positive relationship.

Conclusion

This study highlights the importance of macroeconomic environment (GDP growth) and exchange rate depreciation in improving banking stability. The findings suggest that:

  • Improving macroeconomic environment contributes to reducing non-performing loans and enhancing credit quality, leading to increased profitability and banking stability.
  • Depreciation of the exchange rate has a positive effect on banking stability in a dollarized economy like Haiti’s.

These insights can inform policy decisions aimed at strengthening the Haitian banking system and promoting economic growth.