Assessing the competitive conditions in the Italian banking system: some empirical evidence
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https://doi.org/10.13133/2037-3643/10595Keywords:
Italy, Deregulation, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulationAbstract
The European banking industry is currently facing the effects arising from the increasing integration of national financial markets. In adapting to this new scenario, the Italian banking system has undergone a considerable transformation. The degree of competition in the Italian banking system is evaluated using a sample of banks during the period 1988-96.
JEL Codes: G21
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