Chortareas, Georgios E and Girardone, Claudia and Ventouri, Alexia (2011) Financial Frictions, Bank Efficiency and Risk: Evidence from the Eurozone. Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, 38 (1-2). pp. 259-287. DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-5957.2010.02226.x
Chortareas, Georgios E and Girardone, Claudia and Ventouri, Alexia (2011) Financial Frictions, Bank Efficiency and Risk: Evidence from the Eurozone. Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, 38 (1-2). pp. 259-287. DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-5957.2010.02226.x
Chortareas, Georgios E and Girardone, Claudia and Ventouri, Alexia (2011) Financial Frictions, Bank Efficiency and Risk: Evidence from the Eurozone. Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, 38 (1-2). pp. 259-287. DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-5957.2010.02226.x
Abstract
<jats:p><jats:bold>Abstract: </jats:bold> This paper employs a simultaneous equations approach to investigate the dynamics between financial frictions, efficiency and risk for eurozone's commercial banks. We consider two related channels through which financial frictions may arise: informational and market structure imperfections, and allow for a possible reverse causation from efficiency to banks’ asset quality. The findings validate the presence of both channels of financial frictions and are consistent with the efficiency‐lending quality hypothesis that low efficiency signals poor asset quality loans. Finally, our findings suggest that policies aimed at constraining banks’ degree of openness may ultimately direct management choices towards riskier investments.</jats:p>
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | Source info: Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, Vol. 38, Issue 1-2, pp. 259-287, 2011 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | financial frictions; efficiency; risk; asset quality; Eurozone banks; simultaneous equations models |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HG Finance |
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences > Essex Business School |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 21 Nov 2011 09:53 |
Last Modified: | 30 Oct 2024 19:43 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/1526 |