the market power of the remaining banks and on competition between rivals? Do financial crises change this relationship …

credit on firms' future profits. Consistent with the notion that lines of credit provide firms with unique financial … flexibility and enhance their strategic position within the industry, I find evidence that the acquisition of lines of credit … for firms in more competitive industries, fewer lines of credit are acquired per firm both in terms of the number and …

This paper analyses the effects of minimum wages on competition in the German roofing sector. The case is particularly … competition for this group of firms and helped them to increase profitability. The increasing share of sole traders may indicate … wage. In the western part of the country minimum wages had no impact on competition …

Purpose: This study examines agricultural lending by commercial banks and the competition they face from the Farm … lending volumes. Findings: Our analysis shows that the two sources of competition have very different effects on commercial … Credit System and non-traditional lenders, including merchants, dealers, and other input suppliers. Design …