competition in Russia during 2002-2008. The authors examine indicators of concentration and contestability, and compute non …-structural measures of competition. They compare competition in Russia to that in Brazil, China, and India, and contrast competition …

competition in Russia during 2002-2008. The authors examine indicators of concentration and contestability, and compute non …-structural measures of competition. They compare competition in Russia to that in Brazil, China, and India, and contrast competition …

, while cross-country studies point mostly to a positive relationship between competition and stability in the banking system …. Where liberalization and unfettered competition have resulted in fragility, this has been mostly the consequence of … regulatory and supervisory failures. The advantages of competition for an efficient and inclusive financial system are strong …