), focusing on the role of competition and the institutional framework. Using a survey of banks in Argentina and Chile, the paper …

productivity growth in Chile between 1992 and 2004. The authors estimate an extended production function where plant output growth …

"The author studies annuity rates in Chile and relates them with industry competition. He finds (1) that annuity …

limitations. Chile provides excellent conditions for research on annuities because of the depth of its market and the availability …

limitations. Chile provides excellent conditions for research on annuities because of the depth of its market and the availability … show that annuitants in Chile have generally a good deal for their premiums, as indicated by MWRs higher than one, and also … higher than those estimated for other countries. The difference between Chile and other countries is striking considering …

particular, complain that their lack of access to adequate sources of financing is an obstacle to their growth. Chile represents … have access to the whole range of financial instruments available in Chile. All smaller firms face financing constraints …