The role of commercial banks in financing economic activity in Iraq for the period (2005-2019)

Abstract

Commercial banks(CB) are among most important types of operating banks(OP), as they constitute largest part of these banks, as they play role financial intermediary between depositors and borrowers by directing funds or savings from surplus sector to deficit sector, (CB) have also sought, Through their credit policies, to more competition among themselves to provide best financial services, mainly to maximize their profits, because they are profitable institutions, whether governmental or in private sector. The research aims to assess role and contribution of (CB) operating in Iraq financing economic activity represented in gross domestic product. It is clear from research during study period (2005-2019) weak role (CB) operating in Iraq financing economic activity