#2331. The impact of competition and bank market regulation on banks’ cost efficiency
September 2026 | publication date |
Proposal available till | 30-05-2025 |
4 total number of authors per manuscript | 3510 $ |
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Journal’s subject area: |
Finance;
Economics and Econometrics; |
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1 place - free (for sale)
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Abstract:
This study investigates the relationship between competition and efficiency in the banking industry. Evidence shows that bank competition is detrimental to cost efficiency, which is at variance with the intuitive “quiet life” hypothesis. The bank regulatory and institutional environment in which banks operate not only influences bank efficiency, but also affects the link between competition and efficiency. Restrictive regulations on bank activities and stringent capital requirements reduce, whereas effective supervision and information sharing of credit registries increase efficiency.
Keywords:
Bank competition; Bank efficiency; Bank regulation; International evidence
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