Competition and stability in European banking: a regional analysis

Liu, H., Molyneux, P. and Wilson, J.O.S. (2013) Competition and stability in European banking: a regional analysis. Manchester School, 81(2), pp. 176-201. (doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9957.2011.02285.x)

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Abstract

National measures of competition and macroeconomic activity have traditionally been used to examine performance and risk features across banks. Such measures may be inappropriate in cases where banks operate with a regional focus. In this paper we construct measures of competition and economic activity using regional data to examine bank stability in 10 European countries over the period 2000–8. The results suggest that an inverted U-shaped relationship exists between regional bank competition and stability. Regional economic conditions are also found to play a significant role in determining the stability of European banks.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Liu, Professor Frank
Authors: Liu, H., Molyneux, P., and Wilson, J.O.S.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance
Journal Name:Manchester School
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:1463-6786
ISSN (Online):1467-9957
Published Online:08 April 2012

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