The role of government in helping SMEs to access finance: An evolutionary game modeling and simulation approach
2024

The Role of Government in Helping SMEs Access Finance

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Author Information

Author(s): Mei Zhu, Zhang Jingjing, Zhou QiaoMei

Primary Institution: School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhengjiang, Jiangsu Province, China

Hypothesis

How can government involvement improve the financing access of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?

Conclusion

The study highlights the importance of strategic cooperation among government, banks, and guarantee institutions to create a sustainable financing environment for SMEs.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study emphasizes the need for high-quality risk information to reduce default rates.
  • Government involvement can enhance the creditworthiness of SMEs.
  • Strategic cooperation among stakeholders is essential for effective SME financing.
  • Different reward and punishment strategies can motivate banks and guarantee institutions.
  • Cost-sharing between banks and guarantee institutions is crucial for sustainable financing.

Takeaway

This study shows that when the government, banks, and guarantee institutions work together, they can help small businesses get the money they need to grow.

Methodology

The study uses numerical simulations based on an evolutionary game model to analyze the interactions between government, banks, and guarantee institutions.

Limitations

The study primarily relies on theoretical models and lacks empirical data from real-world scenarios.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0315941

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