comparison with the United States. It has been argued that lack of product market competition and poor corporate governance are … econometric analysis of firm performance in Germany. Based on a unique panel data set with detailed information on almost 400 … product market competition experience higher rates of productivity growth. We also find weak evidence for the notion that in …

their investments. Competition is, however, not localized within a market segment and the class of new or old models, i …

relationship lending, and rents that accrue due to the elimination of competition among multiple lenders. We find the relationship … against hold-up. -- Banking Competition ; Coordination ; Distress ; Credit Spread ; Hold-up …