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# Bank Credit Allocation

## Definition

The process by which banks decide which borrowers and projects to finance, affecting the allocation of capital throughout the economy. Efficient credit allocation enhances economic development and productivity.

## Source Chapter

Book II, Chapter 2

## Context

Smith examines how banks allocate credit and its effects on economic development, showing how efficient credit allocation can significantly enhance economic productivity and growth.

## Economic Domain

Accumulation

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