Macroeconomic Aggregates and Capital Market Nexus in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis

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Leveraging annual data sourced from the World Bank, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), and Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the analysis employs advanced econometric techniques, including stationarity tests, co-integration analysis, Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), Granger causality tests, and the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. The findings reveal a significant long-term equilibrium relationship among the variables, with market capitalization and turnover showing a positive impact on GDP. The Granger causality test highlights bidirectional causality between market turnover and GDP, while FDI demonstrates a long-term contribution to economic growth. The inclusion of post-COVID-19 data captures unique insights into market resilience and economic recovery, providing timely guidance for policymakers and investors. This research emphasizes the critical role of an efficient and transparent capital market in driving sustainable economic growth. Policymakers are encouraged to focus on market reforms, promote financial literacy, attract foreign investment, and diversify financial instruments to enhance market efficiency and resilience. By addressing gaps in existing literature and employing a comprehensive methodological framework, this study offers valuable insights into the dynamics of capital market development in emerging economies. Macroeconomics Econometrics Development Economics GDP Market Capitalization Market Turnover FDI ARDL Model VECM Granger Causality Emerging Markets Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. 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