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Erscheinungsjahr: 
2014
Schriftenreihe/Nr.: 
Bank of Finland Research Discussion Papers No. 5/2014
Verlag: 
Bank of Finland, Helsinki
Zusammenfassung: 
This paper discusses the effects of small banks on economic growth. We first theoretically show that small banks operating at a regional level can spur local economic growth. As compared with big interregional banks, small regional banks are more effective in promoting local economic growth, especially in regions with lower initial endowments and severe credit rationing. We then test the model predictions using a sample of German banks and corresponding regional statistics. We find that small regional banks are more important funding providers in regions with low access to finance. The empirical results support the theoretical hypotheses.
Schlagwörter: 
small banks
regional economic growth
JEL: 
G21
O16
R11
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ISBN: 
978-952-6699-69-1
Dokumentart: 
Working Paper

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