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We study the spatial expansion of banks in response to banking deregulation in the 1980s and 90s. During this period, large banks expanded rapidly, mostly by adding new branches in new locations, while many small banks exited. We document that large banks sorted into the densest markets, but...
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markets. As the zombie firm problem may partly stem from bank forbearance, complementary reforms to insolvency regimes are …
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The banking sector in the United Kingdom (UK) was deeply affected by the crisis. Bank credit has collapsed reflecting … to improve access to finance united under the roof of the British Business Bank. Further structural reforms are needed to … improve competition in the SME credit market and to boost credit provision to SMEs in the medium term. Sustainable financing …
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This paper examines the effect of increased market concentration of the banking industry caused by the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act (IBBEA) on the availability of finance for small firms engaged in research and development (R&D). I measure the financing decisions...
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, which benefit from a wide range of public support, is widening. SME policies should be streamlined and improved to promote …
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dynamic. SME policies should be streamlined and improved to promote market-based financing and reduce the negative effects of …
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In this paper, we focus on the managerial characteristics of micro and small-sized firms. Using linked employer-employee data on the Portuguese economy for the 2010-2018 period, we estimate the impact of management teams’ human capital on the probability of firms becoming financially...
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than the current SME definition. …
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in quality ICT education and training for students, teachers, SME workers and older people is key to address the lack of …
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SMEs in export activity. The paper also discusses the potential role of a development bank and stresses the importance of …
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