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The role of government in helping SMEs to access finance: An evolutionary game modeling and simulation approach

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aims to delineate the operating system of a strategic game model involving three core financial actors-government, banks, and guarantee institutions, with a focus on their collective impact on system evolution towards sustainable SME financing. METHODOLOGY: Utilizing numerical simulations informed by dynamic equation constraints and optimal equilibrium states, this paper abstracts the strategic behaviors of system constituents, constructing a game model to predict and analyze system evolution within various operational contexts. RESULTS: The simulation experiments reveal the critical role of quality risk information and responsible actor behavior in maintaining low default rates and fostering a sustainable financial system. System trajectories under various scenarios highlight the fragility of the equilibrium and the necessity of concerted, strategic cooperation among all stakeholders. CONCLUSIONS: Findings underscore the importance of a cooperative, conscientious approach by government, banks, and guarantee institutions to ensure a robust and sustainable SME financing environment. The study advocates for strategic policy guidance, emphasizing the interconnectedness of institutional roles and their cumulative effect on system stability.

Source: PLoS ONE

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315941

Authors: Zhu Mei, Jingjing Zhang, QiaoMei Zhou

Institution: Jiangsu University

Language: English

Topic: Banking stability, regulation, efficiency

Subfield: Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,290

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Government of Jiangsu Province