-FINANCIAL CRISES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: A PANEL DATA APPROACH FOR OECD COUNTRIES

This dissertation examines the impact of financial crises on economic growth across OECD countries from 1967 to 2023 using a panel data approach. By analyzing macroeconomic and financial stress indicators, it finds that financial stress—particularly from the banking sector—negatively affects GDP growth. The study employs econometric models like fixed and random effects, revealing that heightened financial stress correlates with economic downturns, supporting policymaker efforts to mitigate future crises.