Saudi Arabia's Private Sector Growth Hinges on Strengthening Financial Services.
Saudi Arabia aims to boost its private sector to reduce reliance on oil. A study looked at how financial development affects private sector growth. Results show that more bank credit helps the private sector, but money supply hurts it. Government spending, investment, and trade openness also help the private sector grow. Strengthening financial services and continuing current trends can help the private sector contribute more to the country's economy.