first decade of transition. "--World Bank web site …

"Under the traditional "competition-fragility" view, more bank competition erodes market power, decreases profit … margins, and results in reduced franchise value that encourages bank risk taking. Under the alternative "competition …-stability" view, more market power in the loan market may result in greater bank risk as the higher interest rates charged to loan …

-up strategy after World War II. "--World Bank web site …

institutions directly. In theory, these effects may or may not work in the same direction as those on investment. The authors … methods, and different data sets. "--World Bank web site …

economic profits. "--World Bank web site …

Competition can drive productivity growth in Kosovo, especially in the context of the post-Coronavirus disease 2019 … recover from economic shocks more quickly. Competition in product markets can also prop-up economic recovery in a more … inclusive way for the poorest households. Kosovo has made significant progress towards pro-competition regulation of product …