... instability disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations. Originality/value This paper contributes to the macro-financial literature by proposing a theoretical mechanism linking credit allocation efficiency to supply-side outcomes and by introducing a novel empirical indicator that measures whether...

...Nizar Baklouti Purpose This research investigates how FinTech influences the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance of Chinese listed firms through three mechanisms: credit allocation efficiency, corporate risk-taking capacity and earnings management transparency. Design...