Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Oil constitutes the primary source of public revenue in Iraq, accounting for more than 90% of total government income. This heavy reliance on oil renders the Iraqi economy highly susceptible to fluctuations in global oil markets. Such dependence has had adverse effects on vari-ous economic sectors, particularly the banking sector, which plays a critical role in supporting economic activity and providing necessary financing. This study aims to examine the impact of oil revenue fluctuations on bank credit in Iraq during the period 2004–2023. The research analyzes the relationship between oil revenues and credit activity through a three-part structure: the first section discusses the concept and volatility of oil revenues; the second explores the nature and significance of bank credit; and the third analyzes the relationship between oil revenues and bank credit in the Iraqi context.
DOI: 10.14419/rpdd9y10
Institution: University of Babylon
Language: English
Subfield: Finance
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413380402