inequality are characterized by dynamism-a drive toward sophisticated export industries, innovation, and creative destruction and …

profitability. Banking system consolidation can play a role in facilitating such efficiency gains, but its effectiveness is likely …This paper examines the case for efficiency-driven banking sector consolidation in Italy, evaluates its potential … effects on profitability, and discusses policy options to facilitate a consolidation process that is as effective as possible …

The paper analyzes the efficiency and profitability of Japanese banks from 2000-06. It uses a non-parametric approach …, the data envelopment analysis (DEA) to analyze banks'' cost and revenue efficiency. The results show that the performance … regional banks being less cost and revenue efficient relative to both City and Trust banks. While Japanese bank profitability …

We analyze the profitability of FX swaps used by the central bank of Brazil to shed light on the rationale for FX …

We provide an overview of the theories and empricial evidence on the complex relationship among innovation, competition …, and inclusive growth. Competition and innovation-led growth are critical to drive productivity gains and support broad …-based growth. However, new technologies and trends in market concentration are stifling future innovation while contributing to the …