Deregulation of Branching Restriction, Geographic Diversification and Bank Performance
CAI Weixing
School of Finance, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics; Donlinks School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology Beijing
Abstract:
This study examines the impact of geographic diversification on bank performance using a unique dataset from China. We exploit the bank deregulation of geographical branching restriction as an exogenous policy shock and use multiple performance measures. Our results suggest both bright and dark sides of geographic diversification with regard to bank performance.
蔡卫星. 分支机构市场准入放松、跨区域经营与银行绩效[J]. 金融研究, 2016, 432(6): 127-141.
CAI Weixing. Deregulation of Branching Restriction, Geographic Diversification and Bank Performance. Journal of Financial Research, 2016, 432(6): 127-141.
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