estimate CE and PE of German banks between 1993 and 2003. Our main findings are threefold. First, after accounting for … systematic differences across banks, mean CE is sensitive to alternative input prices. Second, distortions of mean PE due to … traditional input prices are small. Third, across CE models small cooperative banks located in large western states are identified …

We analyze the stability of efficiency rankings of German universal banks between 1993 and 2004. First, we estimate …

patterns. The paper also suggests an important role for banks in helping predators accumulate, and avoid the disclosure of …

banking sector. Precisely, it is questioned whether currently employed systemic risk indicators are able to account for banks … evidence of intra-sectoral behavioral shifts across time. The distinctiveness of banks' behavior in these three episodes …

in banks' compulsory reports over several years. Therefore, the unique objective of this study is to assess the non …-financial reporting quality (NFRQ) in the mandatory NFR of the 100 largest banks operating in Germany over three years, and identify … banks' mandatory reporting is below average despite displaying significant positive development over the years; and (2 …

. Furthermore significant differences existed between small and large banks. The business model of small banks was often more …

) Retail Fonds, Liquidity Risc, Leverage Ratio, Banks, Principal-Agent Relationship …