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# Bank Financial Innovation Impact

## Definition

The effects of new banking practices and instruments on economic development, efficiency, and stability. Financial innovations can significantly enhance or potentially destabilise the banking system and economy.

## Source Chapter

Book II, Chapter 2

## Context

Smith analyses the impacts of banking innovations on economic development, showing how successful innovations can significantly enhance banking efficiency and economic growth.

## Economic Domain

Accumulation

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